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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.67, 795.84 and 355.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.67, 795.84 and 355.73 is: 490.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.67 : 795.84 = 355.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.67/795.84 = 355.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.67x = 795.84 × 355.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.67x = 283,104.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,104.16/576.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.93

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