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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.64, 794.21 and 365.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.64, 794.21 and 365.76 is: 504.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.64 : 794.21 = 365.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.64/794.21 = 365.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.64x = 794.21 × 365.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.64x = 290,488.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,488.42/575.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.64

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