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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.59, 795.67 and 355.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.59, 795.67 and 355.91 is: 491.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.59 : 795.67 = 355.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.59/795.67 = 355.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.59x = 795.67 × 355.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.59x = 283,182.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,182.04/576.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.14

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