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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.16, 793.72 and 313.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.16, 793.72 and 313.17 is: 432.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.16 : 793.72 = 313.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.16/793.72 = 313.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.16x = 793.72 × 313.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.16x = 248,569.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,569.41/575.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.18

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