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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.62, 791.40 and 363.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.62, 791.40 and 363.74 is: 501.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.62 : 791.40 = 363.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.62/791.40 = 363.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.62x = 791.40 × 363.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.62x = 287,863.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,863.84/573.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.84

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