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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.96, 795.44 and 380.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.96, 795.44 and 380.32 is: 524.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.96 : 795.44 = 380.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.96/795.44 = 380.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.96x = 795.44 × 380.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.96x = 302,521.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,521.74/576.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.34

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