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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.37, 792.89 and 367.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.37, 792.89 and 367.49 is: 507.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.37 : 792.89 = 367.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.37/792.89 = 367.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.37x = 792.89 × 367.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.37x = 291,376.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,376.10/574.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.30

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