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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.63, 796.71 and 367.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.63, 796.71 and 367.62 is: 507.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.63 : 796.71 = 367.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.63/796.71 = 367.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.63x = 796.71 × 367.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.63x = 292,886.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,886.53/577.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.05

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