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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.11, 796.30 and 341.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.11, 796.30 and 341.09 is: 470.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.11 : 796.30 = 341.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.11/796.30 = 341.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.11x = 796.30 × 341.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.11x = 271,611.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,611.96/577.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.65

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