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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.54, 791.64 and 340.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.54, 791.64 and 340.71 is: 470.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.54 : 791.64 = 340.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.54/791.64 = 340.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.54x = 791.64 × 340.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.54x = 269,719.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,719.66/573.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.27

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