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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.11, 791.91 and 377.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.11, 791.91 and 377.55 is: 520.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.11 : 791.91 = 377.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.11/791.91 = 377.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.11x = 791.91 × 377.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.11x = 298,985.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,985.62/574.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.78

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