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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.43, 794.28 and 365.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.43, 794.28 and 365.73 is: 504.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.43 : 794.28 = 365.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.43/794.28 = 365.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.43x = 794.28 × 365.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.43x = 290,492.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,492.02/575.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.83

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