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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.89, 795.87 and 402.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.89, 795.87 and 402.34 is: 555.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.89 : 795.87 = 402.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.89/795.87 = 402.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.89x = 795.87 × 402.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.89x = 320,206.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,206.36/576.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.06

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