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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.96, 796.23 and 380.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.96, 796.23 and 380.85 is: 525.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.96 : 796.23 = 380.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.96/796.23 = 380.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.96x = 796.23 × 380.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.96x = 303,244.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,244.20/576.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.59

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