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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.14, 796.44 and 341.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.14, 796.44 and 341.12 is: 470.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.14 : 796.44 = 341.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.14/796.44 = 341.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.14x = 796.44 × 341.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.14x = 271,681.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,681.61/577.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.74

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