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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.57, 794.29 and 339.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.57, 794.29 and 339.44 is: 468.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.57 : 794.29 = 339.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.57/794.29 = 339.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.57x = 794.29 × 339.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.57x = 269,613.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,613.80/575.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.43

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