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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.92, 795.16 and 369.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.92, 795.16 and 369.20 is: 509.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.92 : 795.16 = 369.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.92/795.16 = 369.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.92x = 795.16 × 369.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.92x = 293,573.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,573.07/575.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.75

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