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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.03, 794.88 and 340.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.03, 794.88 and 340.07 is: 469.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.03 : 794.88 = 340.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.03/794.88 = 340.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.03x = 794.88 × 340.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.03x = 270,310.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,310.87/576.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.27

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