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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.57, 791.82 and 337.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.57, 791.82 and 337.68 is: 466.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.57 : 791.82 = 337.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.57/791.82 = 337.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.57x = 791.82 × 337.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.57x = 267,381.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,381.78/573.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.17

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