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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.71, 796.20 and 390.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.71, 796.20 and 390.23 is: 538.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.71 : 796.20 = 390.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.71/796.20 = 390.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.71x = 796.20 × 390.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.71x = 310,698.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,698.12/576.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.75

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