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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.30, 795.29 and 340.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.30, 795.29 and 340.25 is: 469.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.30 : 795.29 = 340.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.30/795.29 = 340.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.30x = 795.29 × 340.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.30x = 270,597.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,597.42/576.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.54

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