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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.45, 795.50 and 355.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.45, 795.50 and 355.32 is: 490.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.45 : 795.50 = 355.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.45/795.50 = 355.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.45x = 795.50 × 355.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.45x = 282,655.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,655.28/576.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.34

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