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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.80, 792.41 and 364.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.80, 792.41 and 364.37 is: 503.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.80 : 792.41 = 364.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.80/792.41 = 364.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.80x = 792.41 × 364.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.80x = 288,724.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,724.65/573.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.18

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