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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.84, 795.02 and 389.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.84, 795.02 and 389.88 is: 538.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.84 : 795.02 = 389.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.84/795.02 = 389.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.84x = 795.02 × 389.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.84x = 309,960.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,960.45/575.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.27

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