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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.16, 792.38 and 325.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.16, 792.38 and 325.53 is: 449.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.16 : 792.38 = 325.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.16/792.38 = 325.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.16x = 792.38 × 325.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.16x = 257,941.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,941.83/574.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.25

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