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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.36, 795.34 and 314.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.36, 795.34 and 314.36 is: 433.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.36 : 795.34 = 314.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.36/795.34 = 314.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.36x = 795.34 × 314.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.36x = 250,023.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,023.08/576.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.80

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