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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.84, 795.96 and 355.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.84, 795.96 and 355.80 is: 490.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.84 : 795.96 = 355.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.84/795.96 = 355.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.84x = 795.96 × 355.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.84x = 283,202.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,202.57/576.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.96

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