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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.26, 795.28 and 355.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.26, 795.28 and 355.30 is: 490.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.26 : 795.28 = 355.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.26/795.28 = 355.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.26x = 795.28 × 355.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.26x = 282,562.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,562.98/576.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.34

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