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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.50, 796.73 and 367.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.50, 796.73 and 367.58 is: 507.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.50 : 796.73 = 367.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.50/796.73 = 367.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.50x = 796.73 × 367.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.50x = 292,856.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,856.19/577.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.11

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