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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.92, 793.08 and 364.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.92, 793.08 and 364.74 is: 503.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.92 : 793.08 = 364.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.92/793.08 = 364.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.92x = 793.08 × 364.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.92x = 289,268.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,268.00/574.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.14

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