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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.80, 794.34 and 366.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.80, 794.34 and 366.24 is: 505.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.80 : 794.34 = 366.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.80/794.34 = 366.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.80x = 794.34 × 366.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.80x = 290,919.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,919.08/575.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.24

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