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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.80, 797.94 and 368.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.80, 797.94 and 368.38 is: 508.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.80 : 797.94 = 368.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.80/797.94 = 368.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.80x = 797.94 × 368.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.80x = 293,945.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,945.14/577.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.73

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