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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.51, 795.59 and 314.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.51, 795.59 and 314.53 is: 434.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.51 : 795.59 = 314.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.51/795.59 = 314.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.51x = 795.59 × 314.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.51x = 250,236.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,236.92/576.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.05

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