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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.02, 794.91 and 343.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.02, 794.91 and 343.14 is: 473.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.02 : 794.91 = 343.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.02/794.91 = 343.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.02x = 794.91 × 343.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.02x = 272,765.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,765.42/576.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.53

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