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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.29, 791.34 and 337.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.29, 791.34 and 337.32 is: 465.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.29 : 791.34 = 337.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.29/791.34 = 337.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.29x = 791.34 × 337.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.29x = 266,934.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,934.81/573.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.62

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