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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574, 792.22 and 341.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574, 792.22 and 341.14 is: 470.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574 : 792.22 = 341.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574/792.22 = 341.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574x = 792.22 × 341.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574x = 270,257.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,257.93/574
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.83

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