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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.05, 793.58 and 313.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.05, 793.58 and 313.07 is: 432.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.05 : 793.58 = 313.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.05/793.58 = 313.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.05x = 793.58 × 313.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.05x = 248,440.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,440.56/575.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.03

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