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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.40, 795.12 and 343.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.40, 795.12 and 343.36 is: 473.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.40 : 795.12 = 343.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.40/795.12 = 343.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.40x = 795.12 × 343.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.40x = 273,012.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,012.40/576.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.65

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