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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.30, 791.04 and 337.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.30, 791.04 and 337.26 is: 465.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.30 : 791.04 = 337.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.30/791.04 = 337.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.30x = 791.04 × 337.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.30x = 266,786.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,786.15/573.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.35

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