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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.29, 795.52 and 390.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.29, 795.52 and 390.04 is: 538.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.29 : 795.52 = 390.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.29/795.52 = 390.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.29x = 795.52 × 390.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.29x = 310,280.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,280.64/576.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.41

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