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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.53, 797.18 and 365.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.53, 797.18 and 365.04 is: 503.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.53 : 797.18 = 365.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.53/797.18 = 365.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.53x = 797.18 × 365.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.53x = 291,000.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,000.76/577.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.87

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