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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.76, 794.40 and 342.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.76, 794.40 and 342.72 is: 472.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.76 : 794.40 = 342.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.76/794.40 = 342.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.76x = 794.40 × 342.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.76x = 272,256.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,256.77/575.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.87

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