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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.72, 795.60 and 355.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.72, 795.60 and 355.56 is: 490.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.72 : 795.60 = 355.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.72/795.60 = 355.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.72x = 795.60 × 355.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.72x = 282,883.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,883.54/576.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.50

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