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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.28, 795.29 and 314.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.28, 795.29 and 314.31 is: 433.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.28 : 795.29 = 314.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.28/795.29 = 314.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.28x = 795.29 × 314.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.28x = 249,969.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,969.01/576.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.76

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