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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.34, 793.89 and 339.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.34, 793.89 and 339.30 is: 468.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.34 : 793.89 = 339.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.34/793.89 = 339.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.34x = 793.89 × 339.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.34x = 269,366.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,366.88/575.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.19

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