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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.14, 795.35 and 340.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.14, 795.35 and 340.02 is: 469.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.14 : 795.35 = 340.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.14/795.35 = 340.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.14x = 795.35 × 340.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.14x = 270,434.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,434.91/576.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.39

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