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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.98, 797.36 and 368.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.98, 797.36 and 368.04 is: 507.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.98 : 797.36 = 368.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.98/797.36 = 368.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.98x = 797.36 × 368.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.98x = 293,460.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,460.37/577.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.73

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