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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.90, 793.26 and 338.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.90, 793.26 and 338.80 is: 467.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.90 : 793.26 = 338.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.90/793.26 = 338.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.90x = 793.26 × 338.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.90x = 268,756.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,756.49/574.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.48

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