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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.67, 794.12 and 365.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.67, 794.12 and 365.49 is: 504.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.67 : 794.12 = 365.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.67/794.12 = 365.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.67x = 794.12 × 365.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.67x = 290,242.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,242.92/575.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.18

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