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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.86, 792.10 and 363.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.86, 792.10 and 363.94 is: 502.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.86 : 792.10 = 363.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.86/792.10 = 363.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.86x = 792.10 × 363.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.86x = 288,276.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,276.87/573.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.35

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