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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.88, 794.79 and 366.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.88, 794.79 and 366.09 is: 505.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.88 : 794.79 = 366.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.88/794.79 = 366.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.88x = 794.79 × 366.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.88x = 290,964.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,964.67/575.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.25

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