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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.26, 796.57 and 341.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.26, 796.57 and 341.18 is: 470.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.26 : 796.57 = 341.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.26/796.57 = 341.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.26x = 796.57 × 341.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.26x = 271,771.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,771.90/577.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.80

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