Solving Elasticity Question: Find Height of Block Above Release

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To find the height a block rises after being released from a compressed spring, conservation of energy principles can be applied. The potential energy stored in the spring when compressed is converted into gravitational potential energy as the block ascends. The initial potential energy can be calculated using the formula PE_spring = 1/2 k x^2, where k is the spring constant and x is the compression distance. This energy equals the gravitational potential energy at the maximum height, given by PE_gravity = mgh, where m is the mass, g is the acceleration due to gravity, and h is the height. By equating these energies, the height above the release point can be determined.
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A 0.230 kg block on a vertical spring with spring constant of 4.75 103 N/m is pushed downward, compressing the spring 0.058 m. When released, the block leaves the spring and travels upward vertically. How high does it rise above the point of release?

I have some equations in front of me but i don't know which one to use because it seems none of them have to do with height. Can anyone help me?
 
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