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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.68, 795.92 and 380.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.68, 795.92 and 380.18 is: 524.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.68 : 795.92 = 380.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.68/795.92 = 380.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.68x = 795.92 × 380.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.68x = 302,592.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,592.87/576.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.72

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