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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.38, 796.36 and 367.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.38, 796.36 and 367.38 is: 506.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.38 : 796.36 = 367.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.38/796.36 = 367.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.38x = 796.36 × 367.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.38x = 292,566.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,566.74/577.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.71

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