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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.37, 792.44 and 350.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.37, 792.44 and 350.29 is: 483.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.37 : 792.44 = 350.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.37/792.44 = 350.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.37x = 792.44 × 350.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.37x = 277,582.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,582.70/574.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.28

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