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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.19, 791.98 and 350.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.19, 791.98 and 350.02 is: 482.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.19 : 791.98 = 350.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.19/791.98 = 350.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.19x = 791.98 × 350.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.19x = 277,208.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,208.95/574.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.78

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