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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.56, 794.52 and 365.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.56, 794.52 and 365.92 is: 505.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.56 : 794.52 = 365.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.56/794.52 = 365.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.56x = 794.52 × 365.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.56x = 290,730.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,730.76/575.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.13

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