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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.85, 795.33 and 380.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.85, 795.33 and 380.24 is: 525.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.85 : 795.33 = 380.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.85/795.33 = 380.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.85x = 795.33 × 380.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.85x = 302,412.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,412.30/575.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.16

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