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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.15, 792.28 and 338.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.15, 792.28 and 338.13 is: 466.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.15 : 792.28 = 338.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.15/792.28 = 338.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.15x = 792.28 × 338.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.15x = 267,893.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,893.64/574.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.59

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