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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.91, 795.85 and 377.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.91, 795.85 and 377.65 is: 520.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.91 : 795.85 = 377.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.91/795.85 = 377.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.91x = 795.85 × 377.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.91x = 300,552.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,552.75/576.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.97

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