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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.45, 795.18 and 390.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.45, 795.18 and 390.20 is: 538.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.45 : 795.18 = 390.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.45/795.18 = 390.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.45x = 795.18 × 390.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.45x = 310,279.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,279.24/576.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.26

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