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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.03, 791.98 and 387.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.03, 791.98 and 387.73 is: 534.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.03 : 791.98 = 387.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.03/791.98 = 387.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.03x = 791.98 × 387.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.03x = 307,074.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,074.41/574.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.94

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