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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.91, 795.05 and 390.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.91, 795.05 and 390.38 is: 538.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.91 : 795.05 = 390.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.91/795.05 = 390.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.91x = 795.05 × 390.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.91x = 310,371.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,371.62/575.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.92

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