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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.32, 795.42 and 366.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.32, 795.42 and 366.32 is: 505.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.32 : 795.42 = 366.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.32/795.42 = 366.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.32x = 795.42 × 366.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.32x = 291,380.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,380.24/576.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.59

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