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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.33, 792.58 and 341.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.33, 792.58 and 341.41 is: 471.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.33 : 792.58 = 341.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.33/792.58 = 341.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.33x = 792.58 × 341.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.33x = 270,590.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,590.27/574.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.14

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