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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.64, 791.08 and 363.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.64, 791.08 and 363.76 is: 501.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.64 : 791.08 = 363.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.64/791.08 = 363.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.64x = 791.08 × 363.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.64x = 287,763.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,763.26/573.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.64

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