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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.51, 795.28 and 390.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.51, 795.28 and 390.06 is: 538.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.51 : 795.28 = 390.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.51/795.28 = 390.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.51x = 795.28 × 390.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.51x = 310,202.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,202.98/576.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.08

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