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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576, 795.29 and 401.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576, 795.29 and 401.04 is: 553.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576 : 795.29 = 401.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576/795.29 = 401.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576x = 795.29 × 401.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576x = 318,941.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,941.10/576
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.72

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