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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.38, 794.02 and 313.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.38, 794.02 and 313.39 is: 432.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.38 : 794.02 = 313.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.38/794.02 = 313.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.38x = 794.02 × 313.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.38x = 248,837.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,837.93/575.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.48

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