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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.67, 794.37 and 342.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.67, 794.37 and 342.75 is: 472.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.67 : 794.37 = 342.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.67/794.37 = 342.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.67x = 794.37 × 342.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.67x = 272,270.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,270.32/575.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.96

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