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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.19, 792.34 and 325.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.19, 792.34 and 325.55 is: 449.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.19 : 792.34 = 325.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.19/792.34 = 325.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.19x = 792.34 × 325.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.19x = 257,943.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,943.09/574.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.23

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