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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.22, 792.74 and 378.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.22, 792.74 and 378.05 is: 521.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.22 : 792.74 = 378.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.22/792.74 = 378.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.22x = 792.74 × 378.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.22x = 299,689.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,689.50/574.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.91

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