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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.49, 794.95 and 379.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.49, 794.95 and 379.75 is: 523.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.49 : 794.95 = 379.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.49/794.95 = 379.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.49x = 794.95 × 379.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.49x = 301,882.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,882.26/576.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.66

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