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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.04, 794.82 and 398.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.04, 794.82 and 398.72 is: 550.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.04 : 794.82 = 398.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.04/794.82 = 398.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.04x = 794.82 × 398.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.04x = 316,908.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,908.64/576.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.16

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