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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.64, 793.13 and 338.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.64, 793.13 and 338.61 is: 467.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.64 : 793.13 = 338.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.64/793.13 = 338.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.64x = 793.13 × 338.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.64x = 268,561.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,561.75/574.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.36

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