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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.02, 795.26 and 366.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.02, 795.26 and 366.24 is: 505.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.02 : 795.26 = 366.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.02/795.26 = 366.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.02x = 795.26 × 366.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.02x = 291,256.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,256.02/576.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.64

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