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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.36, 794.02 and 342.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.36, 794.02 and 342.52 is: 472.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.36 : 794.02 = 342.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.36/794.02 = 342.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.36x = 794.02 × 342.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.36x = 271,967.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,967.73/575.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.69

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