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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.32, 795.59 and 352.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.32, 795.59 and 352.27 is: 486.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.32 : 795.59 = 352.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.32/795.59 = 352.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.32x = 795.59 × 352.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.32x = 280,262.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,262.49/576.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.30

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