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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.62, 796.12 and 380.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.62, 796.12 and 380.46 is: 525.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.62 : 796.12 = 380.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.62/796.12 = 380.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.62x = 796.12 × 380.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.62x = 302,891.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,891.82/576.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.29

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