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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.80, 795.49 and 366.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.80, 795.49 and 366.74 is: 505.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.80 : 795.49 = 366.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.80/795.49 = 366.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.80x = 795.49 × 366.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.80x = 291,736.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,736.09/576.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.78

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