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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.73, 795.65 and 343.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.73, 795.65 and 343.81 is: 474.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.73 : 795.65 = 343.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.73/795.65 = 343.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.73x = 795.65 × 343.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.73x = 273,550.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,550.71/576.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.31

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