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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.69, 792.72 and 364.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.69, 792.72 and 364.49 is: 502.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.69 : 792.72 = 364.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.69/792.72 = 364.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.69x = 792.72 × 364.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.69x = 288,940.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,940.49/574.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.78

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