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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.15, 795.09 and 314.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.15, 795.09 and 314.16 is: 433.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.15 : 795.09 = 314.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.15/795.09 = 314.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.15x = 795.09 × 314.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.15x = 249,785.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,785.47/576.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.54

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