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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.95, 796.26 and 344.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.95, 796.26 and 344.21 is: 475.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.95 : 796.26 = 344.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.95/796.26 = 344.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.95x = 796.26 × 344.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.95x = 274,076.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,076.67/576.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.05

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