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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.50, 795.45 and 340.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.50, 795.45 and 340.33 is: 469.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.50 : 795.45 = 340.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.50/795.45 = 340.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.50x = 795.45 × 340.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.50x = 270,716.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,716.20/576.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.59

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