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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.96, 796.32 and 390.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.96, 796.32 and 390.48 is: 538.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.96 : 796.32 = 390.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.96/796.32 = 390.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.96x = 796.32 × 390.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.96x = 310,947.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,947.03/576.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.94

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