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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.63, 791.81 and 340.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.63, 791.81 and 340.75 is: 470.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.63 : 791.81 = 340.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.63/791.81 = 340.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.63x = 791.81 × 340.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.63x = 269,809.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,809.26/573.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.36

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