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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.16, 795.28 and 369.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.16, 795.28 and 369.16 is: 509.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.16 : 795.28 = 369.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.16/795.28 = 369.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.16x = 795.28 × 369.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.16x = 293,585.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,585.56/576.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.56

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