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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.97, 794.77 and 379.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.97, 794.77 and 379.68 is: 523.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.97 : 794.77 = 379.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.97/794.77 = 379.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.97x = 794.77 × 379.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.97x = 301,758.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,758.27/575.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.91

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