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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.18, 790.65 and 366.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.18, 790.65 and 366.18 is: 505.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.18 : 790.65 = 366.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.18/790.65 = 366.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.18x = 790.65 × 366.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.18x = 289,520.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,520.22/573.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.11

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