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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.38, 792.86 and 388.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.38, 792.86 and 388.28 is: 535.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.38 : 792.86 = 388.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.38/792.86 = 388.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.38x = 792.86 × 388.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.38x = 307,851.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,851.72/574.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.97

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