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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.43, 795.47 and 355.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.43, 795.47 and 355.43 is: 490.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.43 : 795.47 = 355.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.43/795.47 = 355.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.43x = 795.47 × 355.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.43x = 282,734.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,734.11/576.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.49

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