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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.33, 791.33 and 340.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.33, 791.33 and 340.59 is: 470.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.33 : 791.33 = 340.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.33/791.33 = 340.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.33x = 791.33 × 340.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.33x = 269,517.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,517.38/573.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.09

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