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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.40, 795.72 and 390.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.40, 795.72 and 390.86 is: 539.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.40 : 795.72 = 390.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.40/795.72 = 390.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.40x = 795.72 × 390.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.40x = 311,015.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,015.12/576.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.58

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