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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.67, 797.07 and 367.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.67, 797.07 and 367.47 is: 507.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.67 : 797.07 = 367.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.67/797.07 = 367.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.67x = 797.07 × 367.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.67x = 292,900.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,900.69/577.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.04

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