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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.56, 795.36 and 343.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.56, 795.36 and 343.28 is: 473.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.56 : 795.36 = 343.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.56/795.36 = 343.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.56x = 795.36 × 343.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.56x = 273,031.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,031.18/576.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.55

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