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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.76, 797.18 and 341.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.76, 797.18 and 341.64 is: 471.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.76 : 797.18 = 341.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.76/797.18 = 341.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.76x = 797.18 × 341.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.76x = 272,346.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,346.87/577.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.39

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