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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.56, 794.92 and 401.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.56, 794.92 and 401.96 is: 554.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.56 : 794.92 = 401.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.56/794.92 = 401.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.56x = 794.92 × 401.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.56x = 319,526.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,526.04/576.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.19

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