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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.63, 795.71 and 355.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.63, 795.71 and 355.53 is: 490.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.63 : 795.71 = 355.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.63/795.71 = 355.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.63x = 795.71 × 355.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.63x = 282,898.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,898.78/576.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.61

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