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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.65, 796.16 and 355.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.65, 796.16 and 355.93 is: 491.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.65 : 796.16 = 355.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.65/796.16 = 355.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.65x = 796.16 × 355.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.65x = 283,376.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,376.13/576.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.42

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