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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.77, 791.97 and 363.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.77, 791.97 and 363.88 is: 502.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.77 : 791.97 = 363.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.77/791.97 = 363.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.77x = 791.97 × 363.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.77x = 288,180.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,180.06/573.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.26

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