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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.20, 792.23 and 325.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.20, 792.23 and 325.52 is: 449.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.20 : 792.23 = 325.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.20/792.23 = 325.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.20x = 792.23 × 325.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.20x = 257,881.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,881.12/574.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.11

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