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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.71, 797.51 and 367.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.71, 797.51 and 367.99 is: 508.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.71 : 797.51 = 367.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.71/797.51 = 367.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.71x = 797.51 × 367.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.71x = 293,474.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,474.63/577.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.00

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