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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.24, 796.86 and 370.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.24, 796.86 and 370.36 is: 511.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.24 : 796.86 = 370.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.24/796.86 = 370.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.24x = 796.86 × 370.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.24x = 295,125.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,125.07/577.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.27

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