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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.29, 794.99 and 366.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.29, 794.99 and 366.12 is: 505.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.29 : 794.99 = 366.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.29/794.99 = 366.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.29x = 794.99 × 366.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.29x = 291,065.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,065.64/576.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.07

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