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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.34, 792.34 and 338.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.34, 792.34 and 338.31 is: 466.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.34 : 792.34 = 338.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.34/792.34 = 338.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.34x = 792.34 × 338.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.34x = 268,055.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,055.70/574.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.72

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