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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.14, 794.96 and 376.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.14, 794.96 and 376.88 is: 520.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.14 : 794.96 = 376.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.14/794.96 = 376.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.14x = 794.96 × 376.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.14x = 299,598.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,598.67/576.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.01

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