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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.34, 795.83 and 366.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.34, 795.83 and 366.89 is: 506.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.34 : 795.83 = 366.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.34/795.83 = 366.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.34x = 795.83 × 366.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.34x = 291,979.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,979.01/576.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.61

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