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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.09, 792.43 and 367.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.09, 792.43 and 367.09 is: 506.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.09 : 792.43 = 367.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.09/792.43 = 367.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.09x = 792.43 × 367.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.09x = 290,893.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,893.13/574.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.70

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