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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.16, 791.14 and 366.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.16, 791.14 and 366.16 is: 505.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.16 : 791.14 = 366.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.16/791.14 = 366.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.16x = 791.14 × 366.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.16x = 289,679.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,679.48/573.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.41

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