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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.36, 791.36 and 340.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.36, 791.36 and 340.64 is: 470.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.36 : 791.36 = 340.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.36/791.36 = 340.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.36x = 791.36 × 340.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.36x = 269,568.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,568.87/573.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.16

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