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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.61, 791.60 and 340.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.61, 791.60 and 340.75 is: 470.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.61 : 791.60 = 340.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.61/791.60 = 340.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.61x = 791.60 × 340.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.61x = 269,737.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,737.70/573.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.25

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