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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.25, 792.60 and 341.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.25, 792.60 and 341.51 is: 471.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.25 : 792.60 = 341.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.25/792.60 = 341.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.25x = 792.60 × 341.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.25x = 270,680.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,680.83/574.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.36

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