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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.18, 792.03 and 367.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.18, 792.03 and 367.18 is: 506.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.18 : 792.03 = 367.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.18/792.03 = 367.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.18x = 792.03 × 367.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.18x = 290,817.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,817.58/574.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.49

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