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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.62, 793.42 and 353.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.62, 793.42 and 353.66 is: 488.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.62 : 793.42 = 353.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.62/793.42 = 353.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.62x = 793.42 × 353.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.62x = 280,600.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,600.92/574.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.32

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