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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575, 793.50 and 342.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575, 793.50 and 342.17 is: 472.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575 : 793.50 = 342.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575/793.50 = 342.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575x = 793.50 × 342.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575x = 271,511.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,511.90/575
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.19

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