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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.39, 791.02 and 340.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.39, 791.02 and 340.38 is: 469.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.39 : 791.02 = 340.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.39/791.02 = 340.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.39x = 791.02 × 340.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.39x = 269,242.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,242.58/573.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.57

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