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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.15, 793.71 and 313.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.15, 793.71 and 313.16 is: 432.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.15 : 793.71 = 313.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.15/793.71 = 313.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.15x = 793.71 × 313.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.15x = 248,558.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,558.22/575.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.16

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