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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.90, 796.20 and 355.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.90, 796.20 and 355.92 is: 491.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.90 : 796.20 = 355.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.90/796.20 = 355.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.90x = 796.20 × 355.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.90x = 283,383.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,383.50/576.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.22

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