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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.32, 795.44 and 401.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.32, 795.44 and 401.56 is: 554.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.32 : 795.44 = 401.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.32/795.44 = 401.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.32x = 795.44 × 401.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.32x = 319,416.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,416.87/576.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.24

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