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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575, 793.49 and 313.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575, 793.49 and 313.01 is: 431.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575 : 793.49 = 313.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575/793.49 = 313.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575x = 793.49 × 313.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575x = 248,370.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,370.30/575
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.95

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