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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.68, 795.72 and 343.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.68, 795.72 and 343.76 is: 474.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.68 : 795.72 = 343.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.68/795.72 = 343.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.68x = 795.72 × 343.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.68x = 273,536.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,536.71/576.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.33

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