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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.25, 794.96 and 340.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.25, 794.96 and 340.04 is: 469.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.25 : 794.96 = 340.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.25/794.96 = 340.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.25x = 794.96 × 340.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.25x = 270,312.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,312.52/576.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.09

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