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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.53, 792.86 and 312.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.53, 792.86 and 312.56 is: 431.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.53 : 792.86 = 312.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.53/792.86 = 312.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.53x = 792.86 × 312.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.53x = 247,812.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,812.36/574.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.33

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