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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.27, 790.90 and 363.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.27, 790.90 and 363.39 is: 501.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.27 : 790.90 = 363.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.27/790.90 = 363.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.27x = 790.90 × 363.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.27x = 287,405.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,405.15/573.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.34

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