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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.72, 795.90 and 314.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.72, 795.90 and 314.75 is: 434.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.72 : 795.90 = 314.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.72/795.90 = 314.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.72x = 795.90 × 314.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.72x = 250,505.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,505.55/576.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.36

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