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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.65, 792.97 and 341.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.65, 792.97 and 341.77 is: 471.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.65 : 792.97 = 341.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.65/792.97 = 341.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.65x = 792.97 × 341.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.65x = 271,013.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,013.36/574.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.61

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