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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.29, 792.38 and 388.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.29, 792.38 and 388.40 is: 535.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.29 : 792.38 = 388.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.29/792.38 = 388.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.29x = 792.38 × 388.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.29x = 307,757.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,757.40/574.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.89

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