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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.13, 796.16 and 341.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.13, 796.16 and 341.01 is: 470.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.13 : 796.16 = 341.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.13/796.16 = 341.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.13x = 796.16 × 341.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.13x = 271,496.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,496.82/577.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.43

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