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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.32, 794.94 and 355.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.32, 794.94 and 355.18 is: 489.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.32 : 794.94 = 355.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.32/794.94 = 355.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.32x = 794.94 × 355.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.32x = 282,346.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,346.79/576.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.91

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