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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.08, 794.76 and 355.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.08, 794.76 and 355.28 is: 490.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.08 : 794.76 = 355.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.08/794.76 = 355.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.08x = 794.76 × 355.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.08x = 282,362.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,362.33/576.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.14

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