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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.92, 793.50 and 354.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.92, 793.50 and 354.02 is: 488.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.92 : 793.50 = 354.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.92/793.50 = 354.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.92x = 793.50 × 354.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.92x = 280,914.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,914.87/574.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.62

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