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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.69, 795.78 and 366.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.69, 795.78 and 366.90 is: 506.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.69 : 795.78 = 366.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.69/795.78 = 366.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.69x = 795.78 × 366.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.69x = 291,971.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,971.68/576.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.29

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