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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.38, 795.19 and 355.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.38, 795.19 and 355.40 is: 490.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.38 : 795.19 = 355.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.38/795.19 = 355.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.38x = 795.19 × 355.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.38x = 282,610.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,610.53/576.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.32

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