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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.05, 796.35 and 341.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.05, 796.35 and 341.16 is: 470.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.05 : 796.35 = 341.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.05/796.35 = 341.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.05x = 796.35 × 341.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.05x = 271,682.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,682.77/577.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.81

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