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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.79, 792.99 and 375.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.79, 792.99 and 375.86 is: 518.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.79 : 792.99 = 375.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.79/792.99 = 375.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.79x = 792.99 × 375.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.79x = 298,055.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,055.20/574.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.55

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