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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.71, 791.19 and 363.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.71, 791.19 and 363.53 is: 501.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.71 : 791.19 = 363.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.71/791.19 = 363.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.71x = 791.19 × 363.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.71x = 287,623.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,623.28/573.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.34

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