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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.33, 794.06 and 339.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.33, 794.06 and 339.27 is: 468.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.33 : 794.06 = 339.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.33/794.06 = 339.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.33x = 794.06 × 339.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.33x = 269,398.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,398.93/575.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.25

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