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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.58, 794.85 and 355.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.58, 794.85 and 355.39 is: 489.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.58 : 794.85 = 355.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.58/794.85 = 355.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.58x = 794.85 × 355.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.58x = 282,481.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,481.74/576.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.93

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