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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.38, 796.80 and 344.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.38, 796.80 and 344.64 is: 475.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.38 : 796.80 = 344.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.38/796.80 = 344.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.38x = 796.80 × 344.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.38x = 274,609.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,609.15/577.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.61

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