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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.44, 795.22 and 340.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.44, 795.22 and 340.38 is: 469.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.44 : 795.22 = 340.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.44/795.22 = 340.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.44x = 795.22 × 340.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.44x = 270,676.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,676.13/576.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.57

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