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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.37, 795.41 and 355.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.37, 795.41 and 355.44 is: 490.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.37 : 795.41 = 355.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.37/795.41 = 355.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.37x = 795.41 × 355.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.37x = 282,720.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,720.53/576.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.52

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