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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576, 794.94 and 354.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576, 794.94 and 354.95 is: 489.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576 : 794.94 = 354.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576/794.94 = 354.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576x = 794.94 × 354.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576x = 282,159.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,159.98/576
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.86

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