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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.24, 794.61 and 379.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.24, 794.61 and 379.50 is: 523.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.24 : 794.61 = 379.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.24/794.61 = 379.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.24x = 794.61 × 379.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.24x = 301,554.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,554.50/576.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.31

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