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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.67, 795.50 and 366.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.67, 795.50 and 366.49 is: 505.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.67 : 795.50 = 366.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.67/795.50 = 366.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.67x = 795.50 × 366.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.67x = 291,542.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,542.80/576.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.56

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