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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.50, 791.43 and 340.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.50, 791.43 and 340.76 is: 470.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.50 : 791.43 = 340.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.50/791.43 = 340.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.50x = 791.43 × 340.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.50x = 269,687.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,687.69/573.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.25

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