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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.77, 794.56 and 313.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.77, 794.56 and 313.78 is: 433.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.77 : 794.56 = 313.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.77/794.56 = 313.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.77x = 794.56 × 313.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.77x = 249,317.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,317.25/575.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.02

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