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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.89, 795.95 and 343.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.89, 795.95 and 343.85 is: 474.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.89 : 795.95 = 343.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.89/795.95 = 343.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.89x = 795.95 × 343.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.89x = 273,687.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,687.41/576.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.42

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