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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.34, 793.98 and 313.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.34, 793.98 and 313.36 is: 432.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.34 : 793.98 = 313.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.34/793.98 = 313.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.34x = 793.98 × 313.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.34x = 248,800.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,800.01/575.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.44

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