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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.30, 792.54 and 312.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.30, 792.54 and 312.32 is: 431.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.30 : 792.54 = 312.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.30/792.54 = 312.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.30x = 792.54 × 312.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.30x = 247,522.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,522.91/574.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.00

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