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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.03, 794.70 and 379.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.03, 794.70 and 379.65 is: 523.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.03 : 794.70 = 379.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.03/794.70 = 379.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.03x = 794.70 × 379.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.03x = 301,707.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,707.86/576.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.77

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