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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.71, 795.76 and 355.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.71, 795.76 and 355.62 is: 490.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.71 : 795.76 = 355.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.71/795.76 = 355.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.71x = 795.76 × 355.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.71x = 282,988.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,988.17/576.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.69

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