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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.17, 792.05 and 363.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.17, 792.05 and 363.96 is: 502.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.17 : 792.05 = 363.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.17/792.05 = 363.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.17x = 792.05 × 363.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.17x = 288,272.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,272.70/574.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.07

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