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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.41, 795.34 and 352.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.41, 795.34 and 352.29 is: 486.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.41 : 795.34 = 352.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.41/795.34 = 352.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.41x = 795.34 × 352.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.41x = 280,189.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,189.45/576.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.10

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