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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.23, 795.27 and 355.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.23, 795.27 and 355.10 is: 490.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.23 : 795.27 = 355.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.23/795.27 = 355.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.23x = 795.27 × 355.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.23x = 282,400.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,400.38/576.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.08

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