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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.87, 796.11 and 355.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.87, 796.11 and 355.95 is: 491.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.87 : 796.11 = 355.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.87/796.11 = 355.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.87x = 796.11 × 355.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.87x = 283,375.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,375.35/576.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.23

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