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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.92, 794.94 and 401.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.92, 794.94 and 401.32 is: 553.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.92 : 794.94 = 401.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.92/794.94 = 401.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.92x = 794.94 × 401.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.92x = 319,025.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,025.32/575.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.94

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