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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.64, 794.15 and 401.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.64, 794.15 and 401.09 is: 553.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.64 : 794.15 = 401.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.64/794.15 = 401.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.64x = 794.15 × 401.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.64x = 318,519.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,519.65/575.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.33

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