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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.77, 800.03 and 343.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.77, 800.03 and 343.74 is: 474.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.77 : 800.03 = 343.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.77/800.03 = 343.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.77x = 800.03 × 343.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.77x = 275,000.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,000.59/579.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.33

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