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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.54, 795.69 and 355.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.54, 795.69 and 355.68 is: 490.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.54 : 795.69 = 355.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.54/795.69 = 355.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.54x = 795.69 × 355.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.54x = 283,011.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,011.02/576.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.88

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