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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.71, 793.09 and 312.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.71, 793.09 and 312.72 is: 431.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.71 : 793.09 = 312.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.71/793.09 = 312.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.71x = 793.09 × 312.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.71x = 248,015.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,015.10/574.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.55

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