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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574, 792.12 and 312.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574, 792.12 and 312.02 is: 430.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574 : 792.12 = 312.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574/792.12 = 312.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574x = 792.12 × 312.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574x = 247,157.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,157.28/574
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.59

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