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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.80, 796.26 and 366.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.80, 796.26 and 366.98 is: 506.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.80 : 796.26 = 366.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.80/796.26 = 366.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.80x = 796.26 × 366.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.80x = 292,211.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,211.49/576.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.61

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