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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.13, 791.10 and 366.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.13, 791.10 and 366.13 is: 505.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.13 : 791.10 = 366.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.13/791.10 = 366.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.13x = 791.10 × 366.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.13x = 289,639.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,639.66/573.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.37

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