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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.46, 791.11 and 363.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.46, 791.11 and 363.58 is: 501.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.46 : 791.11 = 363.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.46/791.11 = 363.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.46x = 791.11 × 363.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.46x = 287,631.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,631.77/573.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.57

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