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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.73, 795.90 and 314.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.73, 795.90 and 314.76 is: 434.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.73 : 795.90 = 314.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.73/795.90 = 314.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.73x = 795.90 × 314.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.73x = 250,511.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,511.93/576.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.37

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