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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576, 794.34 and 379.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576, 794.34 and 379.44 is: 523.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576 : 794.34 = 379.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576/794.34 = 379.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576x = 794.34 × 379.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576x = 301,404.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,404.37/576
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.27

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