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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.01, 796.07 and 344.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.01, 796.07 and 344.00 is: 474.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.01 : 796.07 = 344.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.01/796.07 = 344.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.01x = 796.07 × 344.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.01x = 273,842.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,842.38/577.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.59

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