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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.16, 796.58 and 341.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.16, 796.58 and 341.25 is: 470.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.16 : 796.58 = 341.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.16/796.58 = 341.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.16x = 796.58 × 341.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.16x = 271,831.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,831.22/577.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.98

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