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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.86, 796.26 and 366.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.86, 796.26 and 366.96 is: 506.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.86 : 796.26 = 366.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.86/796.26 = 366.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.86x = 796.26 × 366.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.86x = 292,195.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,195.57/576.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.53

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