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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.76, 794.92 and 379.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.76, 794.92 and 379.52 is: 523.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.76 : 794.92 = 379.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.76/794.92 = 379.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.76x = 794.92 × 379.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.76x = 301,688.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,688.04/575.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.98

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