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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.63, 795.33 and 366.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.63, 795.33 and 366.62 is: 505.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.63 : 795.33 = 366.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.63/795.33 = 366.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.63x = 795.33 × 366.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.63x = 291,579.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,579.91/576.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.66

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