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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.09, 792.45 and 338.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.09, 792.45 and 338.07 is: 466.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.09 : 792.45 = 338.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.09/792.45 = 338.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.09x = 792.45 × 338.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.09x = 267,905.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,905.12/574.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.66

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