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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.76, 794.46 and 388.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.76, 794.46 and 388.98 is: 536.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.76 : 794.46 = 388.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.76/794.46 = 388.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.76x = 794.46 × 388.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.76x = 309,029.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,029.05/575.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.73

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