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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.98, 797.63 and 368.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.98, 797.63 and 368.53 is: 508.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.98 : 797.63 = 368.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.98/797.63 = 368.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.98x = 797.63 × 368.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.98x = 293,946.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,946.75/577.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.58

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