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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.90, 792.48 and 388.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.90, 792.48 and 388.24 is: 535.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.90 : 792.48 = 388.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.90/792.48 = 388.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.90x = 792.48 × 388.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.90x = 307,672.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,672.44/574.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.18

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