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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.51, 792.57 and 341.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.51, 792.57 and 341.50 is: 471.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.51 : 792.57 = 341.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.51/792.57 = 341.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.51x = 792.57 × 341.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.51x = 270,662.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,662.66/574.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.12

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