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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.21, 793.83 and 339.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.21, 793.83 and 339.30 is: 468.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.21 : 793.83 = 339.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.21/793.83 = 339.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.21x = 793.83 × 339.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.21x = 269,344.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,344.18/575.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.25

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