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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.92, 794.48 and 365.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.92, 794.48 and 365.75 is: 504.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.92 : 794.48 = 365.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.92/794.48 = 365.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.92x = 794.48 × 365.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.92x = 290,578.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,578.24/575.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.55

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