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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.52, 791.26 and 363.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.52, 791.26 and 363.60 is: 501.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.52 : 791.26 = 363.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.52/791.26 = 363.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.52x = 791.26 × 363.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.52x = 287,702.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,702.14/573.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.64

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