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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.82, 792.39 and 367.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.82, 792.39 and 367.18 is: 507.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.82 : 792.39 = 367.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.82/792.39 = 367.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.82x = 792.39 × 367.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.82x = 290,949.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,949.76/573.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.04

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