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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.80, 796.10 and 380.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.80, 796.10 and 380.30 is: 524.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.80 : 796.10 = 380.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.80/796.10 = 380.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.80x = 796.10 × 380.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.80x = 302,756.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,756.83/576.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.89

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