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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.17, 793.41 and 364.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.17, 793.41 and 364.93 is: 503.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.17 : 793.41 = 364.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.17/793.41 = 364.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.17x = 793.41 × 364.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.17x = 289,539.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,539.11/575.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.40

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