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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.85, 791.96 and 364.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.85, 791.96 and 364.01 is: 502.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.85 : 791.96 = 364.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.85/791.96 = 364.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.85x = 791.96 × 364.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.85x = 288,282.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,282.08/573.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.36

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