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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.82, 795.17 and 369.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.82, 795.17 and 369.18 is: 509.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.82 : 795.17 = 369.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.82/795.17 = 369.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.82x = 795.17 × 369.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.82x = 293,560.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,560.86/575.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.81

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