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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.99, 796.23 and 356.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.99, 796.23 and 356.13 is: 491.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.99 : 796.23 = 356.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.99/796.23 = 356.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.99x = 796.23 × 356.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.99x = 283,561.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,561.39/576.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.45

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