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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.24, 791.26 and 337.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.24, 791.26 and 337.19 is: 465.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.24 : 791.26 = 337.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.24/791.26 = 337.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.24x = 791.26 × 337.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.24x = 266,801.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,801.00/573.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.43

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