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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.54, 792.61 and 353.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.54, 792.61 and 353.41 is: 487.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.54 : 792.61 = 353.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.54/792.61 = 353.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.54x = 792.61 × 353.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.54x = 280,110.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,110.57/574.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.54

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