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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.06, 793.59 and 313.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.06, 793.59 and 313.08 is: 432.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.06 : 793.59 = 313.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.06/793.59 = 313.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.06x = 793.59 × 313.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.06x = 248,457.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,457.16/575.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.05

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