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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.34, 795.09 and 389.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.34, 795.09 and 389.76 is: 537.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.34 : 795.09 = 389.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.34/795.09 = 389.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.34x = 795.09 × 389.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.34x = 309,894.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,894.28/576.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.69

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