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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.03, 793.51 and 319.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.03, 793.51 and 319.50 is: 440.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.03 : 793.51 = 319.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.03/793.51 = 319.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.03x = 793.51 × 319.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.03x = 253,528.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,528.62/575.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.89

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