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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.35, 794.95 and 355.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.35, 794.95 and 355.42 is: 490.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.35 : 794.95 = 355.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.35/794.95 = 355.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.35x = 794.95 × 355.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.35x = 282,539.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,539.59/576.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.23

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