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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.56, 793.92 and 342.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.56, 793.92 and 342.64 is: 472.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.56 : 793.92 = 342.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.56/793.92 = 342.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.56x = 793.92 × 342.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.56x = 272,028.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,028.75/575.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.63

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