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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.05, 790.94 and 363.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.05, 790.94 and 363.52 is: 501.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.05 : 790.94 = 363.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.05/790.94 = 363.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.05x = 790.94 × 363.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.05x = 287,524.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,524.41/573.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.74

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