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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.60, 791.10 and 340.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.60, 791.10 and 340.50 is: 469.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.60 : 791.10 = 340.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.60/791.10 = 340.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.60x = 791.10 × 340.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.60x = 269,369.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,369.55/573.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.61

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