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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.83, 795.98 and 380.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.83, 795.98 and 380.61 is: 525.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.83 : 795.98 = 380.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.83/795.98 = 380.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.83x = 795.98 × 380.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.83x = 302,958.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,958.90/576.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.21

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