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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.58, 794.06 and 401.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.58, 794.06 and 401.02 is: 553.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.58 : 794.06 = 401.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.58/794.06 = 401.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.58x = 794.06 × 401.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.58x = 318,433.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,433.94/575.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.24

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