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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.49, 793.97 and 368.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.49, 793.97 and 368.61 is: 508.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.49 : 793.97 = 368.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.49/793.97 = 368.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.49x = 793.97 × 368.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.49x = 292,663.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,663.44/575.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.55

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