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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.28, 795.27 and 343.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.28, 795.27 and 343.41 is: 473.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.28 : 795.27 = 343.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.28/795.27 = 343.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.28x = 795.27 × 343.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.28x = 273,100.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,100.04/576.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.90

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