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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.72, 797.28 and 341.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.72, 797.28 and 341.72 is: 471.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.72 : 797.28 = 341.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.72/797.28 = 341.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.72x = 797.28 × 341.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.72x = 272,446.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,446.52/577.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.59

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