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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.34, 792.65 and 378.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.34, 792.65 and 378.25 is: 522.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.34 : 792.65 = 378.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.34/792.65 = 378.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.34x = 792.65 × 378.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.34x = 299,818.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,818.83/574.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.03

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