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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.66, 791.76 and 340.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.66, 791.76 and 340.80 is: 470.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.66 : 791.76 = 340.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.66/791.76 = 340.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.66x = 791.76 × 340.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.66x = 269,831.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,831.81/573.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.37

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