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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.72, 794.60 and 379.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.72, 794.60 and 379.88 is: 523.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.72 : 794.60 = 379.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.72/794.60 = 379.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.72x = 794.60 × 379.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.72x = 301,852.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,852.65/576.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.40

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