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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.18, 795.05 and 340.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.18, 795.05 and 340.17 is: 469.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.18 : 795.05 = 340.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.18/795.05 = 340.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.18x = 795.05 × 340.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.18x = 270,448.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,448.75/576.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.38

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