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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.96, 796.23 and 355.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.96, 796.23 and 355.74 is: 490.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.96 : 796.23 = 355.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.96/796.23 = 355.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.96x = 796.23 × 355.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.96x = 283,250.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,250.86/576.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.94

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