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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.27, 791.04 and 337.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.27, 791.04 and 337.17 is: 465.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.27 : 791.04 = 337.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.27/791.04 = 337.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.27x = 791.04 × 337.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.27x = 266,714.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,714.96/573.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.25

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