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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.06, 795.30 and 389.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.06, 795.30 and 389.76 is: 538.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.06 : 795.30 = 389.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.06/795.30 = 389.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.06x = 795.30 × 389.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.06x = 309,976.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,976.13/576.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.10

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