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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.44, 795.72 and 366.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.44, 795.72 and 366.92 is: 506.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.44 : 795.72 = 366.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.44/795.72 = 366.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.44x = 795.72 × 366.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.44x = 291,965.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,965.58/576.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.50

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