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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.52, 794.02 and 365.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.52, 794.02 and 365.60 is: 504.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.52 : 794.02 = 365.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.52/794.02 = 365.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.52x = 794.02 × 365.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.52x = 290,293.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,293.71/575.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.40

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