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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.40, 792.48 and 367.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.40, 792.48 and 367.52 is: 507.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.40 : 792.48 = 367.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.40/792.48 = 367.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.40x = 792.48 × 367.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.40x = 291,252.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,252.25/574.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.05

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