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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.40, 795.43 and 314.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.40, 795.43 and 314.41 is: 433.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.40 : 795.43 = 314.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.40/795.43 = 314.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.40x = 795.43 × 314.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.40x = 250,091.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,091.15/576.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.88

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