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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.17, 793.73 and 313.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.17, 793.73 and 313.19 is: 432.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.17 : 793.73 = 313.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.17/793.73 = 313.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.17x = 793.73 × 313.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.17x = 248,588.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,588.30/575.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.20

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