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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.16, 795.12 and 314.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.16, 795.12 and 314.18 is: 433.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.16 : 795.12 = 314.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.16/795.12 = 314.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.16x = 795.12 × 314.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.16x = 249,810.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,810.80/576.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.58

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