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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.07, 792.21 and 312.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.07, 792.21 and 312.09 is: 430.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.07 : 792.21 = 312.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.07/792.21 = 312.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.07x = 792.21 × 312.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.07x = 247,239.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,239.02/574.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.68

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