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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.85, 793.54 and 388.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.85, 793.54 and 388.59 is: 536.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.85 : 793.54 = 388.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.85/793.54 = 388.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.85x = 793.54 × 388.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.85x = 308,363.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,363.71/574.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.42

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