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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.30, 791.07 and 337.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.30, 791.07 and 337.23 is: 465.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.30 : 791.07 = 337.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.30/791.07 = 337.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.30x = 791.07 × 337.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.30x = 266,772.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,772.54/573.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.33

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