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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.09, 792.25 and 312.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.09, 792.25 and 312.10 is: 430.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.09 : 792.25 = 312.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.09/792.25 = 312.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.09x = 792.25 × 312.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.09x = 247,259.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,259.66/574.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.70

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