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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.12, 796.56 and 369.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.12, 796.56 and 369.76 is: 510.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.12 : 796.56 = 369.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.12/796.56 = 369.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.12x = 796.56 × 369.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.12x = 294,536.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,536.03/577.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.35

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