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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.67, 795.90 and 340.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.67, 795.90 and 340.61 is: 470.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.67 : 795.90 = 340.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.67/795.90 = 340.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.67x = 795.90 × 340.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.67x = 271,087.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,087.52/576.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.10

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