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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.53, 794.19 and 313.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.53, 794.19 and 313.54 is: 432.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.53 : 794.19 = 313.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.53/794.19 = 313.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.53x = 794.19 × 313.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.53x = 249,010.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,010.33/575.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.66

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