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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.38, 794.09 and 342.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.38, 794.09 and 342.50 is: 472.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.38 : 794.09 = 342.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.38/794.09 = 342.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.38x = 794.09 × 342.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.38x = 271,976.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,976.68/575.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.69

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