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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.32, 795.86 and 369.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.32, 795.86 and 369.68 is: 510.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.32 : 795.86 = 369.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.32/795.86 = 369.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.32x = 795.86 × 369.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.32x = 294,213.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,213.52/576.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.50

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