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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.58, 794.31 and 313.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.58, 794.31 and 313.59 is: 432.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.58 : 794.31 = 313.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.58/794.31 = 313.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.58x = 794.31 × 313.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.58x = 249,089.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,089.48/575.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.76

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