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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.78, 795.99 and 390.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.78, 795.99 and 390.30 is: 538.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.78 : 795.99 = 390.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.78/795.99 = 390.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.78x = 795.99 × 390.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.78x = 310,674.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,674.90/576.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.64

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