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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.13, 796.02 and 367.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.13, 796.02 and 367.12 is: 506.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.13 : 796.02 = 367.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.13/796.02 = 367.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.13x = 796.02 × 367.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.13x = 292,230.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,230.88/577.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.35

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