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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.07, 792.18 and 363.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.07, 792.18 and 363.96 is: 502.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.07 : 792.18 = 363.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.07/792.18 = 363.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.07x = 792.18 × 363.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.07x = 288,321.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,321.83/574.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.25

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