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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.92, 796.12 and 355.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.92, 796.12 and 355.89 is: 491.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.92 : 796.12 = 355.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.92/796.12 = 355.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.92x = 796.12 × 355.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.92x = 283,331.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,331.15/576.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.11

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