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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.84, 794.64 and 342.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.84, 794.64 and 342.80 is: 473.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.84 : 794.64 = 342.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.84/794.64 = 342.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.84x = 794.64 × 342.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.84x = 272,402.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,402.59/575.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.05

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