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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.10, 793.74 and 338.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.10, 793.74 and 338.94 is: 467.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.10 : 793.74 = 338.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.10/793.74 = 338.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.10x = 793.74 × 338.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.10x = 269,030.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,030.24/575.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.80

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