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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.06, 794.84 and 340.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.06, 794.84 and 340.04 is: 469.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.06 : 794.84 = 340.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.06/794.84 = 340.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.06x = 794.84 × 340.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.06x = 270,277.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,277.39/576.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.18

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