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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.52, 789.02 and 361.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.52, 789.02 and 361.73 is: 499.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.52 : 789.02 = 361.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.52/789.02 = 361.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.52x = 789.02 × 361.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.52x = 285,410.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,410.40/571.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.39

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