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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.42, 794.06 and 313.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.42, 794.06 and 313.43 is: 432.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.42 : 794.06 = 313.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.42/794.06 = 313.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.42x = 794.06 × 313.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.42x = 248,882.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,882.64/575.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.52

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