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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.49, 791.15 and 337.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.49, 791.15 and 337.31 is: 465.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.49 : 791.15 = 337.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.49/791.15 = 337.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.49x = 791.15 × 337.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.49x = 266,862.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,862.81/573.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.34

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