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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.86, 790.49 and 363.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.86, 790.49 and 363.07 is: 501.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.86 : 790.49 = 363.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.86/790.49 = 363.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.86x = 790.49 × 363.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.86x = 287,003.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,003.20/572.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.00

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