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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.93, 794.78 and 343.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.93, 794.78 and 343.05 is: 473.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.93 : 794.78 = 343.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.93/794.78 = 343.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.93x = 794.78 × 343.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.93x = 272,649.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,649.28/575.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.41

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