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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.08, 790.74 and 337.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.08, 790.74 and 337.01 is: 465.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.08 : 790.74 = 337.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.08/790.74 = 337.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.08x = 790.74 × 337.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.08x = 266,483.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,483.33/573.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.01

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