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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.36, 795.61 and 390.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.36, 795.61 and 390.10 is: 538.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.36 : 795.61 = 390.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.36/795.61 = 390.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.36x = 795.61 × 390.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.36x = 310,361.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,361.53/576.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.49

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