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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.16, 793.90 and 368.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.16, 793.90 and 368.16 is: 508.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.16 : 793.90 = 368.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.16/793.90 = 368.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.16x = 793.90 × 368.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.16x = 292,279.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,279.71/575.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.17

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