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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.94, 794.76 and 366.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.94, 794.76 and 366.12 is: 505.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.94 : 794.76 = 366.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.94/794.76 = 366.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.94x = 794.76 × 366.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.94x = 290,977.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,977.53/575.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.22

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