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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.76, 791.74 and 337.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.76, 791.74 and 337.71 is: 466.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.76 : 791.74 = 337.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.76/791.74 = 337.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.76x = 791.74 × 337.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.76x = 267,376.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,376.83/573.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.01

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