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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.17, 793.43 and 364.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.17, 793.43 and 364.99 is: 503.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.17 : 793.43 = 364.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.17/793.43 = 364.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.17x = 793.43 × 364.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.17x = 289,594.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,594.02/575.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.49

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