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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.85, 796.35 and 355.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.85, 796.35 and 355.93 is: 491.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.85 : 796.35 = 355.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.85/796.35 = 355.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.85x = 796.35 × 355.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.85x = 283,444.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,444.86/576.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.37

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