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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.72, 796.19 and 380.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.72, 796.19 and 380.55 is: 525.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.72 : 796.19 = 380.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.72/796.19 = 380.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.72x = 796.19 × 380.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.72x = 302,990.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,990.10/576.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.37

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