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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.43, 795.49 and 355.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.43, 795.49 and 355.30 is: 490.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.43 : 795.49 = 355.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.43/795.49 = 355.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.43x = 795.49 × 355.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.43x = 282,637.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,637.60/576.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.32

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