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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.82, 796.55 and 370.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.82, 796.55 and 370.18 is: 511.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.82 : 796.55 = 370.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.82/796.55 = 370.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.82x = 796.55 × 370.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.82x = 294,866.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,866.88/576.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.19

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