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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.04, 795.06 and 402.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.04, 795.06 and 402.20 is: 555.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.04 : 795.06 = 402.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.04/795.06 = 402.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.04x = 795.06 × 402.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.04x = 319,773.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,773.13/576.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.12

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