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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.53, 795.49 and 337.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.53, 795.49 and 337.21 is: 465.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.53 : 795.49 = 337.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.53/795.49 = 337.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.53x = 795.49 × 337.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.53x = 268,246.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,246.34/576.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.28

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