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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.68, 795.66 and 343.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.68, 795.66 and 343.76 is: 474.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.68 : 795.66 = 343.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.68/795.66 = 343.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.68x = 795.66 × 343.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.68x = 273,516.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,516.08/576.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.29

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