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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.42, 795.36 and 340.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.42, 795.36 and 340.31 is: 469.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.42 : 795.36 = 340.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.42/795.36 = 340.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.42x = 795.36 × 340.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.42x = 270,666.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,666.26/576.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.56

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