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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.11, 795.36 and 379.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.11, 795.36 and 379.97 is: 524.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.11 : 795.36 = 379.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.11/795.36 = 379.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.11x = 795.36 × 379.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.11x = 302,210.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,210.39/576.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.57

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