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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.68, 792.24 and 388.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.68, 792.24 and 388.08 is: 535.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.68 : 792.24 = 388.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.68/792.24 = 388.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.68x = 792.24 × 388.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.68x = 307,452.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,452.50/574.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.00

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