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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.36, 793.32 and 368

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.36, 793.32 and 368 is: 507.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.36 : 793.32 = 368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.36/793.32 = 368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.36x = 793.32 × 368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.36x = 291,941.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,941.76/575.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.41

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