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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.33, 796.27 and 367.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.33, 796.27 and 367.54 is: 506.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.33 : 796.27 = 367.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.33/796.27 = 367.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.33x = 796.27 × 367.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.33x = 292,661.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,661.08/577.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.92

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