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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.56, 795.38 and 340.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.56, 795.38 and 340.35 is: 469.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.56 : 795.38 = 340.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.56/795.38 = 340.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.56x = 795.38 × 340.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.56x = 270,708.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,708.43/576.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.53

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