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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.12, 793.26 and 535.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.12, 793.26 and 535.80 is: 737.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.12 : 793.26 = 535.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.12/793.26 = 535.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.12x = 793.26 × 535.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.12x = 425,028.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,028.71/576.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.74

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