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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.78, 795.98 and 355.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.78, 795.98 and 355.84 is: 491.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.78 : 795.98 = 355.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.78/795.98 = 355.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.78x = 795.98 × 355.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.78x = 283,241.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,241.52/576.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.07

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