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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.34, 795.65 and 340.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.34, 795.65 and 340.36 is: 469.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.34 : 795.65 = 340.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.34/795.65 = 340.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.34x = 795.65 × 340.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.34x = 270,808.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,808.22/576.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.87

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