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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.56, 791.44 and 337.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.56, 791.44 and 337.44 is: 465.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.56 : 791.44 = 337.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.56/791.44 = 337.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.56x = 791.44 × 337.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.56x = 267,063.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,063.51/573.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.62

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