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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.99, 796.21 and 355.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.99, 796.21 and 355.96 is: 491.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.99 : 796.21 = 355.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.99/796.21 = 355.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.99x = 796.21 × 355.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.99x = 283,414.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,414.93/576.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.20

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