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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.04, 792.34 and 427.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.04, 792.34 and 427.16 is: 589.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.04 : 792.34 = 427.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.04/792.34 = 427.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.04x = 792.34 × 427.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.04x = 338,455.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,455.95/574.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.60

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