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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.13, 793.67 and 313.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.13, 793.67 and 313.14 is: 432.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.13 : 793.67 = 313.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.13/793.67 = 313.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.13x = 793.67 × 313.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.13x = 248,529.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,529.82/575.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.13

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