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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.13, 796.46 and 344.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.13, 796.46 and 344.39 is: 475.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.13 : 796.46 = 344.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.13/796.46 = 344.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.13x = 796.46 × 344.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.13x = 274,287.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,287.16/577.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.26

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