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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.94, 796.11 and 355.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.94, 796.11 and 355.99 is: 491.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.94 : 796.11 = 355.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.94/796.11 = 355.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.94x = 796.11 × 355.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.94x = 283,403.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,403.22/576.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.22

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