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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.17, 792.30 and 341.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.17, 792.30 and 341.25 is: 470.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.17 : 792.30 = 341.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.17/792.30 = 341.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.17x = 792.30 × 341.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.17x = 270,372.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,372.38/574.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.89

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