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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.07, 794.68 and 399.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.07, 794.68 and 399.22 is: 550.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.07 : 794.68 = 399.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.07/794.68 = 399.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.07x = 794.68 × 399.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.07x = 317,252.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,252.15/576.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.72

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