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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.32, 795.12 and 379.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.32, 795.12 and 379.60 is: 523.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.32 : 795.12 = 379.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.32/795.12 = 379.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.32x = 795.12 × 379.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.32x = 301,827.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,827.55/576.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.72

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