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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.55, 795.86 and 366.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.55, 795.86 and 366.79 is: 506.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.55 : 795.86 = 366.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.55/795.86 = 366.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.55x = 795.86 × 366.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.55x = 291,913.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,913.49/576.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.31

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