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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.18, 791.12 and 363.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.18, 791.12 and 363.29 is: 501.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.18 : 791.12 = 363.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.18/791.12 = 363.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.18x = 791.12 × 363.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.18x = 287,400.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,400.89/573.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.42

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