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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.44, 794.10 and 400.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.44, 794.10 and 400.88 is: 553.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.44 : 794.10 = 400.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.44/794.10 = 400.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.44x = 794.10 × 400.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.44x = 318,342.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,342.30/575.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.22

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