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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.60, 796.37 and 380.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.60, 796.37 and 380.99 is: 526.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.60 : 796.37 = 380.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.60/796.37 = 380.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.60x = 796.37 × 380.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.60x = 303,403.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,403.12/576.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.19

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