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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.58, 794.28 and 339.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.58, 794.28 and 339.57 is: 468.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.58 : 794.28 = 339.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.58/794.28 = 339.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.58x = 794.28 × 339.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.58x = 269,713.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,713.66/575.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.59

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