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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.89, 793.33 and 385.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.89, 793.33 and 385.48 is: 531.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.89 : 793.33 = 385.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.89/793.33 = 385.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.89x = 793.33 × 385.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.89x = 305,812.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,812.85/574.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.95

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