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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.13, 792.78 and 388.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.13, 792.78 and 388.23 is: 536.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.13 : 792.78 = 388.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.13/792.78 = 388.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.13x = 792.78 × 388.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.13x = 307,780.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,780.98/574.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.09

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