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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.68, 792.99 and 364.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.68, 792.99 and 364.98 is: 503.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.68 : 792.99 = 364.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.68/792.99 = 364.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.68x = 792.99 × 364.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.68x = 289,425.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,425.49/574.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.63

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