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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.12, 793.66 and 313.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.12, 793.66 and 313.12 is: 432.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.12 : 793.66 = 313.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.12/793.66 = 313.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.12x = 793.66 × 313.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.12x = 248,510.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,510.82/575.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.10

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