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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.20, 795.26 and 401.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.20, 795.26 and 401.44 is: 554.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.20 : 795.26 = 401.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.20/795.26 = 401.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.20x = 795.26 × 401.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.20x = 319,248.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,248.19/576.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.06

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