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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.77, 793.70 and 388.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.77, 793.70 and 388.88 is: 537.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.77 : 793.70 = 388.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.77/793.70 = 388.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.77x = 793.70 × 388.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.77x = 308,650.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,650.35/574.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.00

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