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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.45, 794.30 and 368.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.45, 794.30 and 368.45 is: 508.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.45 : 794.30 = 368.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.45/794.30 = 368.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.45x = 794.30 × 368.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.45x = 292,654.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,654.02/575.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.57

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