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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.77, 795.89 and 340.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.77, 795.89 and 340.74 is: 470.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.77 : 795.89 = 340.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.77/795.89 = 340.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.77x = 795.89 × 340.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.77x = 271,192.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,192.41/576.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.20

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