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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.42, 792.98 and 353.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.42, 792.98 and 353.56 is: 488.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.42 : 792.98 = 353.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.42/792.98 = 353.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.42x = 792.98 × 353.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.42x = 280,364.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,364.24/574.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.08

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