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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.61, 795.50 and 366.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.61, 795.50 and 366.73 is: 505.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.61 : 795.50 = 366.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.61/795.50 = 366.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.61x = 795.50 × 366.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.61x = 291,731.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,731.88/576.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.94

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