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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.60, 797.26 and 344.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.60, 797.26 and 344.86 is: 476.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.60 : 797.26 = 344.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.60/797.26 = 344.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.60x = 797.26 × 344.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.60x = 274,943.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,943.08/577.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.01

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