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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.15, 790.90 and 337.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.15, 790.90 and 337.13 is: 465.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.15 : 790.90 = 337.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.15/790.90 = 337.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.15x = 790.90 × 337.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.15x = 266,636.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,636.12/573.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.21

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