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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.63, 792.72 and 353.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.63, 792.72 and 353.50 is: 487.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.63 : 792.72 = 353.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.63/792.72 = 353.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.63x = 792.72 × 353.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.63x = 280,222.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,222.56/574.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.66

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