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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.46, 794.41 and 365.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.46, 794.41 and 365.74 is: 504.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.46 : 794.41 = 365.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.46/794.41 = 365.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.46x = 794.41 × 365.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.46x = 290,544.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,544.61/575.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.89

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