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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.07, 793.28 and 364.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.07, 793.28 and 364.88 is: 503.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.07 : 793.28 = 364.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.07/793.28 = 364.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.07x = 793.28 × 364.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.07x = 289,452.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,452.16/575.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.33

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