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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.62, 794.37 and 398.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.62, 794.37 and 398.62 is: 550.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.62 : 794.37 = 398.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.62/794.37 = 398.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.62x = 794.37 × 398.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.62x = 316,648.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,648.79/575.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.10

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