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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573, 790.98 and 366.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573, 790.98 and 366.12 is: 505.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573 : 790.98 = 366.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573/790.98 = 366.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573x = 790.98 × 366.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573x = 289,593.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,593.60/573
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.40

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