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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.41, 795.17 and 366.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.41, 795.17 and 366.53 is: 505.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.41 : 795.17 = 366.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.41/795.17 = 366.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.41x = 795.17 × 366.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.41x = 291,450.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,450.60/576.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.64

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