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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.04, 794.94 and 314.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.04, 794.94 and 314.04 is: 433.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.04 : 794.94 = 314.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.04/794.94 = 314.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.04x = 794.94 × 314.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.04x = 249,642.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,642.96/576.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.38

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