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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.07, 794.68 and 389.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.07, 794.68 and 389.57 is: 537.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.07 : 794.68 = 389.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.07/794.68 = 389.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.07x = 794.68 × 389.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.07x = 309,578.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,578.54/576.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.40

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