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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.32, 791.84 and 377.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.32, 791.84 and 377.48 is: 520.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.32 : 791.84 = 377.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.32/791.84 = 377.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.32x = 791.84 × 377.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.32x = 298,903.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,903.76/574.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.45

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