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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.40, 792.67 and 312.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.40, 792.67 and 312.41 is: 431.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.40 : 792.67 = 312.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.40/792.67 = 312.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.40x = 792.67 × 312.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.40x = 247,638.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,638.03/574.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.12

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