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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.24, 796.64 and 344.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.24, 796.64 and 344.44 is: 475.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.24 : 796.64 = 344.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.24/796.64 = 344.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.24x = 796.64 × 344.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.24x = 274,394.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,394.68/577.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.36

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