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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.80, 795.98 and 340.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.80, 795.98 and 340.88 is: 470.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.80 : 795.98 = 340.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.80/795.98 = 340.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.80x = 795.98 × 340.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.80x = 271,333.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,333.66/576.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.41

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