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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.72, 794.49 and 339.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.72, 794.49 and 339.66 is: 468.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.72 : 794.49 = 339.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.72/794.49 = 339.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.72x = 794.49 × 339.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.72x = 269,856.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,856.47/575.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.73

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