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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.90, 795.96 and 356.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.90, 795.96 and 356.04 is: 491.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.90 : 795.96 = 356.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.90/795.96 = 356.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.90x = 795.96 × 356.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.90x = 283,393.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,393.60/576.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.24

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