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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.38, 792.59 and 335.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.38, 792.59 and 335.12 is: 462.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.38 : 792.59 = 335.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.38/792.59 = 335.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.38x = 792.59 × 335.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.38x = 265,607.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,607.12/574.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.42

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