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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.43, 792.63 and 364.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.43, 792.63 and 364.46 is: 502.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.43 : 792.63 = 364.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.43/792.63 = 364.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.43x = 792.63 × 364.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.43x = 288,877.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,877.97/574.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.90

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