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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.64, 796.96 and 344.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.64, 796.96 and 344.76 is: 475.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.64 : 796.96 = 344.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.64/796.96 = 344.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.64x = 796.96 × 344.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.64x = 274,759.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,759.93/577.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.66

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