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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.31, 793.93 and 339.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.31, 793.93 and 339.26 is: 468.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.31 : 793.93 = 339.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.31/793.93 = 339.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.31x = 793.93 × 339.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.31x = 269,348.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,348.69/575.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.18

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