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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.83, 792.88 and 353.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.83, 792.88 and 353.65 is: 487.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.83 : 792.88 = 353.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.83/792.88 = 353.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.83x = 792.88 × 353.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.83x = 280,402.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,402.01/574.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.80

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