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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.74, 792.93 and 367.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.74, 792.93 and 367.86 is: 507.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.74 : 792.93 = 367.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.74/792.93 = 367.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.74x = 792.93 × 367.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.74x = 291,687.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,687.23/574.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.51

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