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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.88, 794.84 and 399.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.88, 794.84 and 399.24 is: 551.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.88 : 794.84 = 399.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.88/794.84 = 399.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.88x = 794.84 × 399.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.88x = 317,331.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,331.92/575.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.04

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