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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.30, 794.37 and 354.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.30, 794.37 and 354.77 is: 489.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.30 : 794.37 = 354.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.30/794.37 = 354.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.30x = 794.37 × 354.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.30x = 281,818.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,818.64/576.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.01

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