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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.17, 792.38 and 325.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.17, 792.38 and 325.50 is: 449.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.17 : 792.38 = 325.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.17/792.38 = 325.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.17x = 792.38 × 325.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.17x = 257,920.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,920.50/574.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.21

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