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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.26, 792.11 and 396.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.26, 792.11 and 396.92 is: 547.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.26 : 792.11 = 396.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.26/792.11 = 396.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.26x = 792.11 × 396.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.26x = 314,404.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,404.30/574.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.49

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