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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.46, 792.78 and 341.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.46, 792.78 and 341.60 is: 471.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.46 : 792.78 = 341.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.46/792.78 = 341.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.46x = 792.78 × 341.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.46x = 270,813.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,813.65/574.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.42

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