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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.67, 795.88 and 381.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.67, 795.88 and 381.06 is: 525.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.67 : 795.88 = 381.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.67/795.88 = 381.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.67x = 795.88 × 381.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.67x = 303,278.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,278.03/576.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.91

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