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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.49, 792.99 and 387.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.49, 792.99 and 387.87 is: 535.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.49 : 792.99 = 387.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.49/792.99 = 387.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.49x = 792.99 × 387.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.49x = 307,577.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,577.03/574.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.40

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