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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.42, 796.11 and 380.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.42, 796.11 and 380.79 is: 525.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.42 : 796.11 = 380.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.42/796.11 = 380.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.42x = 796.11 × 380.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.42x = 303,150.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,150.73/576.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.92

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