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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.65, 793.29 and 385.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.65, 793.29 and 385.92 is: 532.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.65 : 793.29 = 385.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.65/793.29 = 385.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.65x = 793.29 × 385.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.65x = 306,146.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,146.48/574.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.75

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