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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.13, 792.66 and 377.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.13, 792.66 and 377.98 is: 521.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.13 : 792.66 = 377.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.13/792.66 = 377.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.13x = 792.66 × 377.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.13x = 299,605.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,605.66/574.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.84

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