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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.16, 795.14 and 352.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.16, 795.14 and 352.18 is: 486.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.16 : 795.14 = 352.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.16/795.14 = 352.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.16x = 795.14 × 352.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.16x = 280,032.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,032.41/576.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.03

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