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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.30, 793.91 and 339.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.30, 793.91 and 339.25 is: 468.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.30 : 793.91 = 339.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.30/793.91 = 339.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.30x = 793.91 × 339.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.30x = 269,330.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,330.00/575.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.16

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