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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.77, 792.10 and 364.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.77, 792.10 and 364.16 is: 502.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.77 : 792.10 = 364.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.77/792.10 = 364.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.77x = 792.10 × 364.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.77x = 288,451.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,451.14/573.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.73

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