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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.24, 795.44 and 389.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.24, 795.44 and 389.64 is: 537.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.24 : 795.44 = 389.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.24/795.44 = 389.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.24x = 795.44 × 389.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.24x = 309,935.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,935.24/576.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.86

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