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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.27, 792.24 and 350.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.27, 792.24 and 350.17 is: 483.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.27 : 792.24 = 350.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.27/792.24 = 350.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.27x = 792.24 × 350.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.27x = 277,418.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,418.68/574.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.08

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