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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.60, 794.17 and 339.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.60, 794.17 and 339.42 is: 468.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.60 : 794.17 = 339.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.60/794.17 = 339.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.60x = 794.17 × 339.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.60x = 269,557.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,557.18/575.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.31

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