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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.01, 792.18 and 325.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.01, 792.18 and 325.37 is: 449.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.01 : 792.18 = 325.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.01/792.18 = 325.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.01x = 792.18 × 325.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.01x = 257,752.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,752.37/574.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.04

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