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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.34, 792.50 and 325.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.34, 792.50 and 325.66 is: 449.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.34 : 792.50 = 325.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.34/792.50 = 325.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.34x = 792.50 × 325.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.34x = 258,085.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,085.55/574.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.36

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