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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.92, 794.91 and 343

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.92, 794.91 and 343 is: 473.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.92 : 794.91 = 343 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.92/794.91 = 343/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.92x = 794.91 × 343
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.92x = 272,654.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,654.13/575.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.42

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