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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.43, 796.83 and 341.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.43, 796.83 and 341.35 is: 471.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.43 : 796.83 = 341.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.43/796.83 = 341.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.43x = 796.83 × 341.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.43x = 271,993.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,993.94/577.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.05

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