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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.14, 795.06 and 314.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.14, 795.06 and 314.15 is: 433.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.14 : 795.06 = 314.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.14/795.06 = 314.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.14x = 795.06 × 314.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.14x = 249,770.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,770.09/576.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.53

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