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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.99, 793.22 and 338.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.99, 793.22 and 338.81 is: 467.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.99 : 793.22 = 338.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.99/793.22 = 338.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.99x = 793.22 × 338.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.99x = 268,750.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,750.87/574.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.40

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