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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574, 792.20 and 325.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574, 792.20 and 325.36 is: 449.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574 : 792.20 = 325.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574/792.20 = 325.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574x = 792.20 × 325.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574x = 257,750.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,750.19/574
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.04

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