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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.19, 792.48 and 338.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.19, 792.48 and 338.11 is: 466.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.19 : 792.48 = 338.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.19/792.48 = 338.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.19x = 792.48 × 338.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.19x = 267,944.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,944.70/574.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.65

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