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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.74, 794.31 and 368.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.74, 794.31 and 368.86 is: 508.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.74 : 794.31 = 368.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.74/794.31 = 368.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.74x = 794.31 × 368.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.74x = 292,989.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,989.19/575.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.89

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