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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.83, 791.89 and 337.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.83, 791.89 and 337.79 is: 466.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.83 : 791.89 = 337.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.83/791.89 = 337.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.83x = 791.89 × 337.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.83x = 267,488.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,488.56/573.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.15

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