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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.09, 790.80 and 363.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.09, 790.80 and 363.37 is: 501.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.09 : 790.80 = 363.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.09/790.80 = 363.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.09x = 790.80 × 363.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.09x = 287,353.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,353.00/573.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.41

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