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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.26, 792.43 and 325.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.26, 792.43 and 325.57 is: 449.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.26 : 792.43 = 325.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.26/792.43 = 325.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.26x = 792.43 × 325.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.26x = 257,991.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,991.96/574.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.26

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