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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.53, 795.72 and 355.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.53, 795.72 and 355.43 is: 490.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.53 : 795.72 = 355.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.53/795.72 = 355.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.53x = 795.72 × 355.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.53x = 282,822.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,822.76/576.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.56

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