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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.58, 795.69 and 340.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.58, 795.69 and 340.51 is: 469.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.58 : 795.69 = 340.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.58/795.69 = 340.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.58x = 795.69 × 340.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.58x = 270,940.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,940.40/576.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.91

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