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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.99, 794.85 and 339.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.99, 794.85 and 339.95 is: 469.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.99 : 794.85 = 339.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.99/794.85 = 339.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.99x = 794.85 × 339.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.99x = 270,205.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,205.28/575.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.11

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