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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.44, 795.58 and 343.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.44, 795.58 and 343.61 is: 474.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.44 : 795.58 = 343.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.44/795.58 = 343.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.44x = 795.58 × 343.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.44x = 273,364.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,364.41/576.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.23

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