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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.26, 795.34 and 340.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.26, 795.34 and 340.19 is: 469.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.26 : 795.34 = 340.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.26/795.34 = 340.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.26x = 795.34 × 340.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.26x = 270,566.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,566.71/576.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.52

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