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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.96, 793.42 and 354.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.96, 793.42 and 354.28 is: 488.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.96 : 793.42 = 354.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.96/793.42 = 354.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.96x = 793.42 × 354.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.96x = 281,092.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,092.84/574.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.89

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