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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.28, 792.46 and 400

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.28, 792.46 and 400 is: 551.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.28 : 792.46 = 400 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.28/792.46 = 400/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.28x = 792.46 × 400
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.28x = 316,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,984/574.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.97

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