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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.06, 795.06 and 343.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.06, 795.06 and 343.23 is: 473.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.06 : 795.06 = 343.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.06/795.06 = 343.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.06x = 795.06 × 343.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.06x = 272,888.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,888.44/576.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.72

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