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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.64, 791.59 and 337.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.64, 791.59 and 337.55 is: 465.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.64 : 791.59 = 337.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.64/791.59 = 337.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.64x = 791.59 × 337.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.64x = 267,201.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,201.20/573.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.80

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