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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.82, 792.33 and 388.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.82, 792.33 and 388.25 is: 535.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.82 : 792.33 = 388.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.82/792.33 = 388.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.82x = 792.33 × 388.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.82x = 307,616.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,616.22/574.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.16

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