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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.55, 794.28 and 339.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.55, 794.28 and 339.66 is: 468.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.55 : 794.28 = 339.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.55/794.28 = 339.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.55x = 794.28 × 339.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.55x = 269,785.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,785.14/575.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.74

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