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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.19, 795.32 and 355.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.19, 795.32 and 355.24 is: 490.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.19 : 795.32 = 355.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.19/795.32 = 355.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.19x = 795.32 × 355.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.19x = 282,529.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,529.48/576.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.34

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