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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.29, 790.85 and 363.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.29, 790.85 and 363.11 is: 500.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.29 : 790.85 = 363.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.29/790.85 = 363.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.29x = 790.85 × 363.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.29x = 287,163.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,163.73/573.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.90

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