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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.09, 793.65 and 339

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.09, 793.65 and 339 is: 467.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.09 : 793.65 = 339 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.09/793.65 = 339/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.09x = 793.65 × 339
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.09x = 269,047.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,047.35/575.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.84

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