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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.27, 796.69 and 341.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.27, 796.69 and 341.29 is: 471.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.27 : 796.69 = 341.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.27/796.69 = 341.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.27x = 796.69 × 341.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.27x = 271,896.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,896.64/577.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.01

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