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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.11, 790.94 and 363.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.11, 790.94 and 363.45 is: 501.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.11 : 790.94 = 363.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.11/790.94 = 363.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.11x = 790.94 × 363.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.11x = 287,466.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,466.66/573.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.59

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