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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.16, 793.66 and 339.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.16, 793.66 and 339.14 is: 467.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.16 : 793.66 = 339.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.16/793.66 = 339.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.16x = 793.66 × 339.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.16x = 269,161.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,161.85/575.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.98

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