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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.60, 793.38 and 354.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.60, 793.38 and 354.04 is: 488.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.60 : 793.38 = 354.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.60/793.38 = 354.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.60x = 793.38 × 354.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.60x = 280,888.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,888.26/574.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.84

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