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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.38, 792.72 and 341.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.38, 792.72 and 341.52 is: 471.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.38 : 792.72 = 341.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.38/792.72 = 341.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.38x = 792.72 × 341.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.38x = 270,729.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,729.73/574.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.34

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