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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573, 790.52 and 363.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573, 790.52 and 363.09 is: 500.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573 : 790.52 = 363.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573/790.52 = 363.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573x = 790.52 × 363.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573x = 287,029.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,029.91/573
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.92

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