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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.44, 796.95 and 341.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.44, 796.95 and 341.60 is: 471.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.44 : 796.95 = 341.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.44/796.95 = 341.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.44x = 796.95 × 341.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.44x = 272,234.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,234.14/577.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.45

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