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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.19, 795.14 and 314.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.19, 795.14 and 314.21 is: 433.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.19 : 795.14 = 314.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.19/795.14 = 314.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.19x = 795.14 × 314.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.19x = 249,841.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,841.32/576.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.61

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