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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.92, 792.40 and 367.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.92, 792.40 and 367.20 is: 506.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.92 : 792.40 = 367.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.92/792.40 = 367.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.92x = 792.40 × 367.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.92x = 290,969.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,969.28/573.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.99

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