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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.09, 793.81 and 368.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.09, 793.81 and 368.09 is: 508.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.09 : 793.81 = 368.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.09/793.81 = 368.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.09x = 793.81 × 368.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.09x = 292,193.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,193.52/575.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.08

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