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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.03, 790.17 and 362.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.03, 790.17 and 362.97 is: 500.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.03 : 790.17 = 362.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.03/790.17 = 362.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.03x = 790.17 × 362.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.03x = 286,808.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,808.00/573.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.51

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