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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.87, 793.11 and 364.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.87, 793.11 and 364.97 is: 503.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.87 : 793.11 = 364.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.87/793.11 = 364.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.87x = 793.11 × 364.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.87x = 289,461.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,461.36/574.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.52

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