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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.76, 797.26 and 341.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.76, 797.26 and 341.69 is: 471.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.76 : 797.26 = 341.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.76/797.26 = 341.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.76x = 797.26 × 341.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.76x = 272,415.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,415.77/577.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.50

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