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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.34, 792.30 and 377.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.34, 792.30 and 377.80 is: 521.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.34 : 792.30 = 377.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.34/792.30 = 377.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.34x = 792.30 × 377.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.34x = 299,330.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,330.94/574.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.17

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