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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576, 795.36 and 369.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576, 795.36 and 369.36 is: 510.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576 : 795.36 = 369.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576/795.36 = 369.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576x = 795.36 × 369.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576x = 293,774.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,774.17/576
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.02

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