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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.68, 796.19 and 355.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.68, 796.19 and 355.95 is: 491.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.68 : 796.19 = 355.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.68/796.19 = 355.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.68x = 796.19 × 355.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.68x = 283,402.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,402.05/576.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.44

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