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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.99, 795.64 and 380.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.99, 795.64 and 380.25 is: 524.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.99 : 795.64 = 380.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.99/795.64 = 380.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.99x = 795.64 × 380.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.99x = 302,542.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,542.11/576.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.35

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