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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.20, 790.96 and 340.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.20, 790.96 and 340.32 is: 469.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.20 : 790.96 = 340.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.20/790.96 = 340.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.20x = 790.96 × 340.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.20x = 269,179.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,179.51/573.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.61

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