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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.57, 792.88 and 378.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.57, 792.88 and 378.10 is: 521.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.57 : 792.88 = 378.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.57/792.88 = 378.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.57x = 792.88 × 378.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.57x = 299,787.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,787.93/574.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.76

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