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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.99, 795.95 and 390.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.99, 795.95 and 390.53 is: 538.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.99 : 795.95 = 390.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.99/795.95 = 390.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.99x = 795.95 × 390.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.99x = 310,843.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,843.86/576.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.73

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