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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.63, 795.41 and 363.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.63, 795.41 and 363.60 is: 501.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.63 : 795.41 = 363.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.63/795.41 = 363.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.63x = 795.41 × 363.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.63x = 289,209.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,209.26/576.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.55

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