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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.63, 792.47 and 385.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.63, 792.47 and 385.65 is: 531.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.63 : 792.47 = 385.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.63/792.47 = 385.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.63x = 792.47 × 385.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.63x = 305,617.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,617.02/574.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.85

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