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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.14, 792.38 and 341.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.14, 792.38 and 341.27 is: 470.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.14 : 792.38 = 341.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.14/792.38 = 341.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.14x = 792.38 × 341.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.14x = 270,411.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,411.56/574.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.99

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