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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.59, 795.69 and 352.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.59, 795.69 and 352.45 is: 486.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.59 : 795.69 = 352.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.59/795.69 = 352.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.59x = 795.69 × 352.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.59x = 280,441.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,441.94/576.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.38

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