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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.45, 791.30 and 337.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.45, 791.30 and 337.40 is: 465.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.45 : 791.30 = 337.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.45/791.30 = 337.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.45x = 791.30 × 337.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.45x = 266,984.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,984.62/573.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.58

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