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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.98, 795.81 and 377.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.98, 795.81 and 377.44 is: 520.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.98 : 795.81 = 377.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.98/795.81 = 377.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.98x = 795.81 × 377.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.98x = 300,369.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,369.95/576.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.59

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