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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.96, 790.92 and 363.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.96, 790.92 and 363.44 is: 501.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.96 : 790.92 = 363.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.96/790.92 = 363.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.96x = 790.92 × 363.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.96x = 287,451.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,451.96/572.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.70

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