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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.69, 796.13 and 355.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.69, 796.13 and 355.76 is: 491.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.69 : 796.13 = 355.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.69/796.13 = 355.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.69x = 796.13 × 355.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.69x = 283,229.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,229.77/576.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.13

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