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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.52, 795.63 and 314.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.52, 795.63 and 314.53 is: 434.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.52 : 795.63 = 314.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.52/795.63 = 314.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.52x = 795.63 × 314.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.52x = 250,249.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,249.50/576.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.07

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