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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.63, 791.79 and 366.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.63, 791.79 and 366.63 is: 506.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.63 : 791.79 = 366.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.63/791.79 = 366.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.63x = 791.79 × 366.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.63x = 290,288.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,288.18/573.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.06

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