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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.52, 797.03 and 341.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.52, 797.03 and 341.54 is: 471.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.52 : 797.03 = 341.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.52/797.03 = 341.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.52x = 797.03 × 341.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.52x = 272,214.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,214.49/577.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.35

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