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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.54, 795.35 and 377.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.54, 795.35 and 377.37 is: 520.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.54 : 795.35 = 377.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.54/795.35 = 377.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.54x = 795.35 × 377.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.54x = 300,142.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,142.50/576.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.60

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