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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.88, 794.36 and 368.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.88, 794.36 and 368.52 is: 508.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.88 : 794.36 = 368.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.88/794.36 = 368.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.88x = 794.36 × 368.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.88x = 292,737.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,737.55/575.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.33

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