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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.29, 792.39 and 325.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.29, 792.39 and 325.55 is: 449.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.29 : 792.39 = 325.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.29/792.39 = 325.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.29x = 792.39 × 325.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.29x = 257,962.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,962.56/574.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.19

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