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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.07, 794.66 and 389.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.07, 794.66 and 389.82 is: 537.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.07 : 794.66 = 389.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.07/794.66 = 389.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.07x = 794.66 × 389.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.07x = 309,774.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,774.36/576.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.74

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