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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.51, 791.15 and 363.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.51, 791.15 and 363.33 is: 501.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.51 : 791.15 = 363.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.51/791.15 = 363.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.51x = 791.15 × 363.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.51x = 287,448.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,448.53/573.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.21

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