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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.11, 796.44 and 367.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.11, 796.44 and 367.26 is: 506.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.11 : 796.44 = 367.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.11/796.44 = 367.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.11x = 796.44 × 367.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.11x = 292,500.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,500.55/577.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.84

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