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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.08, 794.26 and 389.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.08, 794.26 and 389.44 is: 536.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.08 : 794.26 = 389.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.08/794.26 = 389.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.08x = 794.26 × 389.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.08x = 309,316.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,316.61/576.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.93

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