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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.97, 797.69 and 368.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.97, 797.69 and 368.24 is: 508.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.97 : 797.69 = 368.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.97/797.69 = 368.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.97x = 797.69 × 368.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.97x = 293,744.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,744.28/577.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.23

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