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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.28, 791.25 and 363.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.28, 791.25 and 363.57 is: 501.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.28 : 791.25 = 363.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.28/791.25 = 363.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.28x = 791.25 × 363.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.28x = 287,674.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,674.76/573.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.80

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