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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.42, 795.45 and 380.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.42, 795.45 and 380.07 is: 524.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.42 : 795.45 = 380.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.42/795.45 = 380.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.42x = 795.45 × 380.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.42x = 302,326.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,326.68/576.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.49

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