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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.97, 796.23 and 355.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.97, 796.23 and 355.91 is: 491.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.97 : 796.23 = 355.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.97/796.23 = 355.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.97x = 796.23 × 355.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.97x = 283,386.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,386.22/576.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.17

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