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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.76, 797.28 and 344.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.76, 797.28 and 344.80 is: 475.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.76 : 797.28 = 344.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.76/797.28 = 344.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.76x = 797.28 × 344.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.76x = 274,902.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,902.14/577.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.81

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