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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.26, 794.48 and 379.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.26, 794.48 and 379.70 is: 523.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.26 : 794.48 = 379.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.26/794.48 = 379.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.26x = 794.48 × 379.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.26x = 301,658.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,658.19/576.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.48

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