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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.47, 795.51 and 355.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.47, 795.51 and 355.34 is: 490.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.47 : 795.51 = 355.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.47/795.51 = 355.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.47x = 795.51 × 355.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.47x = 282,672.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,672.55/576.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.36

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