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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.07, 795.39 and 379.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.07, 795.39 and 379.93 is: 524.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.07 : 795.39 = 379.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.07/795.39 = 379.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.07x = 795.39 × 379.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.07x = 302,192.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,192.52/576.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.58

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