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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.23, 796.45 and 367.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.23, 796.45 and 367.33 is: 506.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.23 : 796.45 = 367.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.23/796.45 = 367.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.23x = 796.45 × 367.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.23x = 292,561.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,561.43/577.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.84

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