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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.64, 795.93 and 366.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.64, 795.93 and 366.82 is: 506.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.64 : 795.93 = 366.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.64/795.93 = 366.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.64x = 795.93 × 366.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.64x = 291,963.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,963.04/576.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.32

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