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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.35, 796.50 and 367.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.35, 796.50 and 367.52 is: 507.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.35 : 796.50 = 367.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.35/796.50 = 367.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.35x = 796.50 × 367.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.35x = 292,725.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,725.70/577.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.02

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