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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.82, 795 and 376.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.82, 795 and 376.86 is: 520.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.82 : 795 = 376.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.82/795 = 376.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.82x = 795 × 376.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.82x = 299,603.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,603.70/575.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.31

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