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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.72, 791.75 and 337.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.72, 791.75 and 337.70 is: 466.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.72 : 791.75 = 337.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.72/791.75 = 337.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.72x = 791.75 × 337.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.72x = 267,368.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,368.33/573.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.03

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