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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.26, 795.14 and 389.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.26, 795.14 and 389.46 is: 537.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.26 : 795.14 = 389.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.26/795.14 = 389.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.26x = 795.14 × 389.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.26x = 309,675.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,675.22/576.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.39

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