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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.18, 796.44 and 364.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.18, 796.44 and 364.41 is: 502.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.18 : 796.44 = 364.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.18/796.44 = 364.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.18x = 796.44 × 364.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.18x = 290,228.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,228.88/577.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.84

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