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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.89, 797.60 and 368.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.89, 797.60 and 368.02 is: 507.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.89 : 797.60 = 368.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.89/797.60 = 368.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.89x = 797.60 × 368.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.89x = 293,532.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,532.75/577.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.94

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