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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.39, 795.42 and 314.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.39, 795.42 and 314.41 is: 433.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.39 : 795.42 = 314.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.39/795.42 = 314.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.39x = 795.42 × 314.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.39x = 250,088.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,088.00/576.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.89

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