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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.88, 795.54 and 534.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.88, 795.54 and 534.46 is: 737.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.88 : 795.54 = 534.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.88/795.54 = 534.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.88x = 795.54 × 534.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.88x = 425,184.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,184.31/576.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.04

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