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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.81, 793.13 and 365.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.81, 793.13 and 365.02 is: 503.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.81 : 793.13 = 365.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.81/793.13 = 365.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.81x = 793.13 × 365.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.81x = 289,504.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,504.50/574.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.65

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