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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.10, 793.63 and 313.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.10, 793.63 and 313.11 is: 432.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.10 : 793.63 = 313.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.10/793.63 = 313.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.10x = 793.63 × 313.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.10x = 248,493.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,493.49/575.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.09

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