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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.05, 795.29 and 379.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.05, 795.29 and 379.89 is: 524.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.05 : 795.29 = 379.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.05/795.29 = 379.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.05x = 795.29 × 379.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.05x = 302,120.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,120.82/576.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.47

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