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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.56, 794.28 and 339.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.56, 794.28 and 339.67 is: 468.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.56 : 794.28 = 339.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.56/794.28 = 339.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.56x = 794.28 × 339.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.56x = 269,793.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,793.09/575.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.75

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