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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.86, 795.56 and 380.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.86, 795.56 and 380.16 is: 524.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.86 : 795.56 = 380.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.86/795.56 = 380.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.86x = 795.56 × 380.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.86x = 302,438.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,438.19/576.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.29

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