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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.55, 797.04 and 341.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.55, 797.04 and 341.48 is: 471.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.55 : 797.04 = 341.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.55/797.04 = 341.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.55x = 797.04 × 341.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.55x = 272,173.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,173.22/577.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.25

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