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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.73, 793.09 and 378.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.73, 793.09 and 378.51 is: 522.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.73 : 793.09 = 378.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.73/793.09 = 378.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.73x = 793.09 × 378.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.73x = 300,192.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,192.50/574.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.32

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