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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.70, 796.97 and 367.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.70, 796.97 and 367.50 is: 507.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.70 : 796.97 = 367.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.70/796.97 = 367.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.70x = 796.97 × 367.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.70x = 292,890.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,890.38/577.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.00

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