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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.84, 797.36 and 344.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.84, 797.36 and 344.96 is: 476.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.84 : 797.36 = 344.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.84/797.36 = 344.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.84x = 797.36 × 344.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.84x = 275,057.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,057.31/577.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.01

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