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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.25, 794.87 and 352.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.25, 794.87 and 352.08 is: 485.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.25 : 794.87 = 352.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.25/794.87 = 352.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.25x = 794.87 × 352.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.25x = 279,857.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,857.83/576.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.65

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