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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.21, 793.79 and 313.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.21, 793.79 and 313.22 is: 432.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.21 : 793.79 = 313.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.21/793.79 = 313.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.21x = 793.79 × 313.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.21x = 248,634.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,634.26/575.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.25

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