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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.38, 795.42 and 343.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.38, 795.42 and 343.64 is: 474.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.38 : 795.42 = 343.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.38/795.42 = 343.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.38x = 795.42 × 343.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.38x = 273,334.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,334.15/576.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.23

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