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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.71, 795.89 and 380.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.71, 795.89 and 380.08 is: 524.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.71 : 795.89 = 380.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.71/795.89 = 380.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.71x = 795.89 × 380.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.71x = 302,501.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,501.87/576.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.53

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