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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.63, 795.92 and 390.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.63, 795.92 and 390.63 is: 539.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.63 : 795.92 = 390.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.63/795.92 = 390.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.63x = 795.92 × 390.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.63x = 310,908.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,908.28/576.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.18

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