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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.21, 795.18 and 314.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.21, 795.18 and 314.24 is: 433.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.21 : 795.18 = 314.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.21/795.18 = 314.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.21x = 795.18 × 314.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.21x = 249,873.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,873.39/576.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.65

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