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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.08, 793.55 and 322.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.08, 793.55 and 322.94 is: 445.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.08 : 793.55 = 322.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.08/793.55 = 322.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.08x = 793.55 × 322.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.08x = 256,271.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,271.21/575.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.63

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