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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.13, 793.63 and 339.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.13, 793.63 and 339.09 is: 467.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.13 : 793.63 = 339.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.13/793.63 = 339.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.13x = 793.63 × 339.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.13x = 269,112.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,112.00/575.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.92

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