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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.08, 792 and 418.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.08, 792 and 418.88 is: 577.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.08 : 792 = 418.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.08/792 = 418.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.08x = 792 × 418.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.08x = 331,752.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,752.96/574.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.89

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