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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.99, 797.73 and 341.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.99, 797.73 and 341.92 is: 471.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.99 : 797.73 = 341.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.99/797.73 = 341.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.99x = 797.73 × 341.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.99x = 272,759.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,759.84/577.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.91

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