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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576, 863.30 and 344.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576, 863.30 and 344.40 is: 516.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576 : 863.30 = 344.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576/863.30 = 344.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576x = 863.30 × 344.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576x = 297,320.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,320.52/576
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.18

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