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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.96, 795.83 and 355.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.96, 795.83 and 355.70 is: 490.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.96 : 795.83 = 355.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.96/795.83 = 355.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.96x = 795.83 × 355.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.96x = 283,070.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,070.97/576.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.62

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