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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.80, 793.98 and 368.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.80, 793.98 and 368.68 is: 508.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.80 : 793.98 = 368.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.80/793.98 = 368.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.80x = 793.98 × 368.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.80x = 292,724.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,724.55/575.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.38

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