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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.48, 792.36 and 387.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.48, 792.36 and 387.88 is: 534.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.48 : 792.36 = 387.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.48/792.36 = 387.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.48x = 792.36 × 387.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.48x = 307,340.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,340.60/574.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.99

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