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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.27, 792.53 and 312.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.27, 792.53 and 312.28 is: 430.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.27 : 792.53 = 312.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.27/792.53 = 312.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.27x = 792.53 × 312.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.27x = 247,489.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,489.71/574.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.96

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