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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.54, 792.84 and 312.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.54, 792.84 and 312.56 is: 431.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.54 : 792.84 = 312.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.54/792.84 = 312.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.54x = 792.84 × 312.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.54x = 247,810.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,810.07/574.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.32

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