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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.01, 792.14 and 312.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.01, 792.14 and 312.03 is: 430.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.01 : 792.14 = 312.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.01/792.14 = 312.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.01x = 792.14 × 312.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.01x = 247,171.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,171.44/574.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.60

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