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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.53, 795.35 and 389.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.53, 795.35 and 389.95 is: 537.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.53 : 795.35 = 389.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.53/795.35 = 389.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.53x = 795.35 × 389.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.53x = 310,142.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,142.76/576.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.95

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