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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.64, 791.69 and 340.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.64, 791.69 and 340.77 is: 470.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.64 : 791.69 = 340.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.64/791.69 = 340.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.64x = 791.69 × 340.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.64x = 269,781.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,781.27/573.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.30

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