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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.96, 796.44 and 367.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.96, 796.44 and 367.44 is: 507.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.96 : 796.44 = 367.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.96/796.44 = 367.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.96x = 796.44 × 367.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.96x = 292,643.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,643.91/576.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.22

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