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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.80, 795.88 and 400.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.80, 795.88 and 400.12 is: 552.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.80 : 795.88 = 400.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.80/795.88 = 400.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.80x = 795.88 × 400.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.80x = 318,447.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,447.51/576.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.09

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