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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.24, 795.20 and 340.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.24, 795.20 and 340.20 is: 469.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.24 : 795.20 = 340.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.24/795.20 = 340.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.24x = 795.20 × 340.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.24x = 270,525.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,525.34/576.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.47

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