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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.78, 793.38 and 364.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.78, 793.38 and 364.99 is: 503.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.78 : 793.38 = 364.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.78/793.38 = 364.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.78x = 793.38 × 364.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.78x = 289,575.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,575.77/574.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.80

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