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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.98, 793.76 and 418.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.98, 793.76 and 418.34 is: 576.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.98 : 793.76 = 418.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.98/793.76 = 418.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.98x = 793.76 × 418.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.98x = 332,061.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,061.56/575.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.52

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