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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.83, 793.19 and 397.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.83, 793.19 and 397.85 is: 548.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.83 : 793.19 = 397.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.83/793.19 = 397.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.83x = 793.19 × 397.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.83x = 315,567.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,567.67/574.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.98

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