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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.41, 792.69 and 312.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.41, 792.69 and 312.43 is: 431.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.41 : 792.69 = 312.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.41/792.69 = 312.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.41x = 792.69 × 312.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.41x = 247,660.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,660.14/574.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.16

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