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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.19, 791.91 and 352.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.19, 791.91 and 352.74 is: 486.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.19 : 791.91 = 352.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.19/791.91 = 352.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.19x = 791.91 × 352.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.19x = 279,338.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,338.33/574.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.50

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