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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.04, 795.84 and 402.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.04, 795.84 and 402.28 is: 555.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.04 : 795.84 = 402.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.04/795.84 = 402.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.04x = 795.84 × 402.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.04x = 320,150.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,150.52/576.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.78

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