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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.86, 795.71 and 377.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.86, 795.71 and 377.37 is: 520.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.86 : 795.71 = 377.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.86/795.71 = 377.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.86x = 795.71 × 377.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.86x = 300,277.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,277.08/576.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.54

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