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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.99, 793.55 and 354.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.99, 793.55 and 354.00 is: 488.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.99 : 793.55 = 354.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.99/793.55 = 354.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.99x = 793.55 × 354.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.99x = 280,920.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,920.56/574.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.57

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