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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.64, 796.48 and 402.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.64, 796.48 and 402.72 is: 556.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.64 : 796.48 = 402.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.64/796.48 = 402.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.64x = 796.48 × 402.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.64x = 320,758.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,758.43/576.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.25

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