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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.83, 795.60 and 355.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.83, 795.60 and 355.70 is: 490.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.83 : 795.60 = 355.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.83/795.60 = 355.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.83x = 795.60 × 355.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.83x = 282,990.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,990.94/576.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.60

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