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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.42, 791.06 and 337.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.42, 791.06 and 337.30 is: 465.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.42 : 791.06 = 337.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.42/791.06 = 337.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.42x = 791.06 × 337.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.42x = 266,824.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,824.54/573.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.32

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