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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.71, 796.01 and 380.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.71, 796.01 and 380.51 is: 525.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.71 : 796.01 = 380.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.71/796.01 = 380.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.71x = 796.01 × 380.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.71x = 302,883.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,883.88/576.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.20

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