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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.09, 796.42 and 341.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.09, 796.42 and 341.22 is: 470.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.09 : 796.42 = 341.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.09/796.42 = 341.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.09x = 796.42 × 341.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.09x = 271,754.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,754.43/577.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.90

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