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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.33, 793.97 and 339.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.33, 793.97 and 339.29 is: 468.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.33 : 793.97 = 339.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.33/793.97 = 339.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.33x = 793.97 × 339.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.33x = 269,384.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,384.38/575.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.23

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