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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.81, 795.74 and 377.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.81, 795.74 and 377.85 is: 521.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.81 : 795.74 = 377.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.81/795.74 = 377.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.81x = 795.74 × 377.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.81x = 300,672.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,672.35/576.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.27

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