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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.10, 794.64 and 343

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.10, 794.64 and 343 is: 473.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.10 : 794.64 = 343 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.10/794.64 = 343/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.10x = 794.64 × 343
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.10x = 272,561.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,561.52/576.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.11

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