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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.39, 794.27 and 376.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.39, 794.27 and 376.31 is: 519.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.39 : 794.27 = 376.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.39/794.27 = 376.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.39x = 794.27 × 376.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.39x = 298,894.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,894.67/575.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.46

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