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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.74, 789.27 and 364.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.74, 789.27 and 364.86 is: 503.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.74 : 789.27 = 364.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.74/789.27 = 364.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.74x = 789.27 × 364.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.74x = 287,973.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,973.05/571.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.68

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