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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.46, 792.46 and 364.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.46, 792.46 and 364.29 is: 502.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.46 : 792.46 = 364.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.46/792.46 = 364.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.46x = 792.46 × 364.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.46x = 288,685.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,685.25/574.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.53

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