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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.28, 793.62 and 365.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.28, 793.62 and 365.40 is: 504.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.28 : 793.62 = 365.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.28/793.62 = 365.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.28x = 793.62 × 365.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.28x = 289,988.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,988.75/575.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.08

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