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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.16, 792.62 and 353.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.16, 792.62 and 353.16 is: 487.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.16 : 792.62 = 353.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.16/792.62 = 353.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.16x = 792.62 × 353.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.16x = 279,921.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,921.68/574.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.53

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