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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.68, 791.42 and 363.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.68, 791.42 and 363.71 is: 501.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.68 : 791.42 = 363.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.68/791.42 = 363.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.68x = 791.42 × 363.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.68x = 287,841.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,841.59/573.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.75

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