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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.35, 792.60 and 312.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.35, 792.60 and 312.37 is: 431.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.35 : 792.60 = 312.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.35/792.60 = 312.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.35x = 792.60 × 312.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.35x = 247,580.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,580.50/574.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.06

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