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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.54, 792.81 and 338.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.54, 792.81 and 338.50 is: 467.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.54 : 792.81 = 338.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.54/792.81 = 338.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.54x = 792.81 × 338.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.54x = 268,362.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,362.22/574.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.09

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