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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.65, 794.69 and 390.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.65, 794.69 and 390.12 is: 538.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.65 : 794.69 = 390.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.65/794.69 = 390.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.65x = 794.69 × 390.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.65x = 310,024.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,024.46/575.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.56

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