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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.33, 792.71 and 341.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.33, 792.71 and 341.59 is: 471.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.33 : 792.71 = 341.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.33/792.71 = 341.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.33x = 792.71 × 341.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.33x = 270,781.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,781.81/574.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.47

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