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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.34, 791.31 and 418

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.34, 791.31 and 418 is: 576.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.34 : 791.31 = 418 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.34/791.31 = 418/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.34x = 791.31 × 418
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.34x = 330,767.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,767.58/573.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.91

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