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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.89, 795.60 and 399.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.89, 795.60 and 399.54 is: 551.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.89 : 795.60 = 399.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.89/795.60 = 399.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.89x = 795.60 × 399.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.89x = 317,874.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,874.02/576.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.01

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