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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.81, 796.41 and 356.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.81, 796.41 and 356.06 is: 491.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.81 : 796.41 = 356.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.81/796.41 = 356.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.81x = 796.41 × 356.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.81x = 283,569.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,569.74/576.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.62

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