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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.13, 793.86 and 368.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.13, 793.86 and 368.13 is: 508.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.13 : 793.86 = 368.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.13/793.86 = 368.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.13x = 793.86 × 368.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.13x = 292,243.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,243.68/575.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.13

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