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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.22, 791.16 and 340.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.22, 791.16 and 340.48 is: 469.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.22 : 791.16 = 340.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.22/791.16 = 340.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.22x = 791.16 × 340.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.22x = 269,374.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,374.16/573.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.93

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