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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.78, 795.93 and 343.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.78, 795.93 and 343.86 is: 474.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.78 : 795.93 = 343.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.78/795.93 = 343.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.78x = 795.93 × 343.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.78x = 273,688.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,688.49/576.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.51

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