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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.85, 794.38 and 365.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.85, 794.38 and 365.97 is: 504.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.85 : 794.38 = 365.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.85/794.38 = 365.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.85x = 794.38 × 365.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.85x = 290,719.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,719.25/575.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.85

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