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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.62, 793.11 and 367.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.62, 793.11 and 367.26 is: 506.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.62 : 793.11 = 367.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.62/793.11 = 367.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.62x = 793.11 × 367.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.62x = 291,277.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,277.58/574.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.90

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