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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.12, 795.54 and 379.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.12, 795.54 and 379.56 is: 524.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.12 : 795.54 = 379.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.12/795.54 = 379.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.12x = 795.54 × 379.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.12x = 301,955.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,955.16/576.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.12

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