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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.28, 795.62 and 380.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.28, 795.62 and 380.13 is: 524.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.28 : 795.62 = 380.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.28/795.62 = 380.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.28x = 795.62 × 380.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.28x = 302,437.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,437.00/576.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.81

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