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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.80, 797.18 and 368.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.80, 797.18 and 368.01 is: 507.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.80 : 797.18 = 368.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.80/797.18 = 368.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.80x = 797.18 × 368.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.80x = 293,368.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,368.37/577.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.73

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