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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.50, 797.14 and 344.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.50, 797.14 and 344.58 is: 475.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.50 : 797.14 = 344.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.50/797.14 = 344.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.50x = 797.14 × 344.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.50x = 274,678.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,678.50/577.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.63

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