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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.77, 792.72 and 353.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.77, 792.72 and 353.64 is: 487.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.77 : 792.72 = 353.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.77/792.72 = 353.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.77x = 792.72 × 353.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.77x = 280,340.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,340.47/574.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.74

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