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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.82, 791.01 and 366.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.82, 791.01 and 366.18 is: 505.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.82 : 791.01 = 366.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.82/791.01 = 366.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.82x = 791.01 × 366.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.82x = 289,652.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,652.04/572.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.66

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