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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.76, 794.76 and 369.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.76, 794.76 and 369.36 is: 509.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.76 : 794.76 = 369.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.76/794.76 = 369.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.76x = 794.76 × 369.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.76x = 293,552.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,552.55/575.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.85

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