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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.26, 795.24 and 355.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.26, 795.24 and 355.12 is: 490.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.26 : 795.24 = 355.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.26/795.24 = 355.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.26x = 795.24 × 355.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.26x = 282,405.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,405.63/576.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.07

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