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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.73, 790.74 and 363

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.73, 790.74 and 363 is: 501.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.73 : 790.74 = 363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.73/790.74 = 363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.73x = 790.74 × 363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.73x = 287,038.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,038.62/572.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.18

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