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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.38, 794.08 and 336.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.38, 794.08 and 336.18 is: 463.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.38 : 794.08 = 336.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.38/794.08 = 336.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.38x = 794.08 × 336.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.38x = 266,949.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,949.57/575.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.95

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