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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.48, 791.88 and 377.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.48, 791.88 and 377.92 is: 520.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.48 : 791.88 = 377.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.48/791.88 = 377.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.48x = 791.88 × 377.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.48x = 299,267.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,267.29/574.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.94

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