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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.73, 796.21 and 380.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.73, 796.21 and 380.58 is: 525.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.73 : 796.21 = 380.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.73/796.21 = 380.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.73x = 796.21 × 380.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.73x = 303,020.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,020.65/576.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.41

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