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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.72, 795.66 and 355.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.72, 795.66 and 355.79 is: 490.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.72 : 795.66 = 355.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.72/795.66 = 355.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.72x = 795.66 × 355.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.72x = 283,088.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,088.53/576.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.86

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