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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.57, 794.26 and 313.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.57, 794.26 and 313.58 is: 432.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.57 : 794.26 = 313.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.57/794.26 = 313.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.57x = 794.26 × 313.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.57x = 249,065.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,065.25/575.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.73

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