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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.98, 795.98 and 367.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.98, 795.98 and 367.04 is: 506.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.98 : 795.98 = 367.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.98/795.98 = 367.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.98x = 795.98 × 367.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.98x = 292,156.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,156.50/576.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.35

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