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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.25, 792.44 and 312.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.25, 792.44 and 312.26 is: 430.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.25 : 792.44 = 312.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.25/792.44 = 312.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.25x = 792.44 × 312.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.25x = 247,447.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,447.73/574.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.91

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