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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.14, 792.09 and 377.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.14, 792.09 and 377.79 is: 521.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.14 : 792.09 = 377.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.14/792.09 = 377.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.14x = 792.09 × 377.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.14x = 299,243.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,243.68/574.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.20

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