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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.67, 795.98 and 352.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.67, 795.98 and 352.69 is: 486.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.67 : 795.98 = 352.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.67/795.98 = 352.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.67x = 795.98 × 352.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.67x = 280,732.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,732.42/576.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.82

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