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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.86, 791.94 and 364.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.86, 791.94 and 364.41 is: 502.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.86 : 791.94 = 364.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.86/791.94 = 364.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.86x = 791.94 × 364.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.86x = 288,590.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,590.86/573.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.90

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