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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.02, 794.85 and 339.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.02, 794.85 and 339.98 is: 469.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.02 : 794.85 = 339.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.02/794.85 = 339.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.02x = 794.85 × 339.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.02x = 270,229.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,229.13/576.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.14

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