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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.51, 793.95 and 342.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.51, 793.95 and 342.50 is: 472.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.51 : 793.95 = 342.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.51/793.95 = 342.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.51x = 793.95 × 342.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.51x = 271,927.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,927.88/575.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.50

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