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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.81, 791.86 and 337.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.81, 791.86 and 337.77 is: 466.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.81 : 791.86 = 337.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.81/791.86 = 337.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.81x = 791.86 × 337.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.81x = 267,462.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,462.59/573.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.12

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