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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.34, 791.22 and 340.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.34, 791.22 and 340.60 is: 470.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.34 : 791.22 = 340.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.34/791.22 = 340.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.34x = 791.22 × 340.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.34x = 269,489.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,489.53/573.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.03

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