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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.52, 795.26 and 389.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.52, 795.26 and 389.68 is: 537.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.52 : 795.26 = 389.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.52/795.26 = 389.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.52x = 795.26 × 389.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.52x = 309,896.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,896.92/576.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.53

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