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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.08, 790.92 and 340.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.08, 790.92 and 340.32 is: 469.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.08 : 790.92 = 340.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.08/790.92 = 340.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.08x = 790.92 × 340.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.08x = 269,165.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,165.89/573.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.68

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