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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.52, 795.76 and 366.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.52, 795.76 and 366.59 is: 506.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.52 : 795.76 = 366.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.52/795.76 = 366.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.52x = 795.76 × 366.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.52x = 291,718.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,718.73/576.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.00

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