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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.31, 792.65 and 341.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.31, 792.65 and 341.44 is: 471.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.31 : 792.65 = 341.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.31/792.65 = 341.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.31x = 792.65 × 341.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.31x = 270,641.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,641.29/574.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.24

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