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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.50, 795.76 and 343.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.50, 795.76 and 343.58 is: 474.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.50 : 795.76 = 343.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.50/795.76 = 343.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.50x = 795.76 × 343.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.50x = 273,407.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,407.22/576.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.25

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