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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.55, 793.99 and 339.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.55, 793.99 and 339.50 is: 468.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.55 : 793.99 = 339.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.55/793.99 = 339.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.55x = 793.99 × 339.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.55x = 269,559.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,559.61/575.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.35

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