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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.99, 793.28 and 368.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.99, 793.28 and 368.11 is: 507.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.99 : 793.28 = 368.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.99/793.28 = 368.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.99x = 793.28 × 368.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.99x = 292,012.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,012.46/574.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.86

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