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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.41, 795.75 and 355.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.41, 795.75 and 355.49 is: 490.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.41 : 795.75 = 355.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.41/795.75 = 355.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.41x = 795.75 × 355.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.41x = 282,883.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,883.16/576.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.77

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