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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574, 791.90 and 337.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574, 791.90 and 337.74 is: 465.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574 : 791.90 = 337.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574/791.90 = 337.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574x = 791.90 × 337.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574x = 267,456.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,456.31/574
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.95

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