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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.62, 790.48 and 365.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.62, 790.48 and 365.74 is: 504.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.62 : 790.48 = 365.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.62/790.48 = 365.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.62x = 790.48 × 365.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.62x = 289,105.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,105.29/572.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.89

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