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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.48, 795.72 and 366.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.48, 795.72 and 366.56 is: 505.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.48 : 795.72 = 366.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.48/795.72 = 366.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.48x = 795.72 × 366.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.48x = 291,675.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,675.14/576.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.96

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