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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.74, 791.95 and 337.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.74, 791.95 and 337.69 is: 466.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.74 : 791.95 = 337.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.74/791.95 = 337.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.74x = 791.95 × 337.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.74x = 267,433.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,433.60/573.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.12

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