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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.69, 795.95 and 340.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.69, 795.95 and 340.55 is: 470.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.69 : 795.95 = 340.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.69/795.95 = 340.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.69x = 795.95 × 340.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.69x = 271,056.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,056.79/576.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.03

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