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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.57, 794.35 and 342.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.57, 794.35 and 342.69 is: 472.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.57 : 794.35 = 342.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.57/794.35 = 342.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.57x = 794.35 × 342.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.57x = 272,214.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,214.09/575.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.95

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