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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.25, 794.03 and 342.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.25, 794.03 and 342.33 is: 472.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.25 : 794.03 = 342.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.25/794.03 = 342.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.25x = 794.03 × 342.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.25x = 271,818.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,818.58/575.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.52

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