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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.52, 792.64 and 364.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.52, 792.64 and 364.60 is: 503.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.52 : 792.64 = 364.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.52/792.64 = 364.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.52x = 792.64 × 364.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.52x = 288,996.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,996.54/574.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.02

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