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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.09, 792.18 and 350.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.09, 792.18 and 350.12 is: 483.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.09 : 792.18 = 350.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.09/792.18 = 350.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.09x = 792.18 × 350.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.09x = 277,360.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,360.04/574.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.13

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