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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.78, 792.90 and 388.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.78, 792.90 and 388.02 is: 535.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.78 : 792.90 = 388.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.78/792.90 = 388.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.78x = 792.90 × 388.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.78x = 307,661.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,661.06/574.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.27

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