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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.42, 794.97 and 389.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.42, 794.97 and 389.86 is: 537.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.42 : 794.97 = 389.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.42/794.97 = 389.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.42x = 794.97 × 389.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.42x = 309,927.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,927.00/576.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.68

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