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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.74, 794.53 and 313.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.74, 794.53 and 313.76 is: 432.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.74 : 794.53 = 313.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.74/794.53 = 313.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.74x = 794.53 × 313.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.74x = 249,287.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,287.76/575.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.99

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