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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.76, 795.93 and 314.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.76, 795.93 and 314.77 is: 434.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.76 : 795.93 = 314.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.76/795.93 = 314.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.76x = 795.93 × 314.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.76x = 250,534.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,534.89/576.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.38

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