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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.02, 796.64 and 367.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.02, 796.64 and 367.24 is: 507.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.02 : 796.64 = 367.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.02/796.64 = 367.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.02x = 796.64 × 367.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.02x = 292,558.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,558.07/577.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.02

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